GSMP Process

The Global Standards Management Process (GSMP) provides a comprehensive set of methods and rules allowing the user community and affected industry groups to submit their needs and lead in the creation of globally agreed standards and guidelines.

Intro to GSMP
Online training about the basics of GSMP

Introduction to GS1 IP Policy
Online education about the GS1 IP Policy

Active Working Groups in the GSMP

5 Steps to Join GSMP

GSMP User Handbook
Provides an overview of the GSMP and the organizational structure utilized to support it in a booklet form.

GSMP Process at a Glance
A 1 page overview of the activities that occur in the 4 steps of the GSMP

Central Operations at a Glance
A 1 page overview of how work requests are routed and the functions of central operations 

GSMP Process Documentation

GSMP Process Manual
Provides a detailed description of the Global Standards Management Process (GSMP) including; Principles, Organisational Structure, Participation, Voting, Process Flows, Deliverables, Tools, and Infrastructure. This document is the basis for due process.

GSMP Process Change Notifications (PCN)
GSMP PCNs are changes to the process approved by the Process Oversight Committee. Access the PCNs that will be incorporated into the next version of the GSMP Process Manual.

GSMP Process Resources

Work Requests & Work Orders
Access to the GSMP Work Requests System, the entry point into the GSMP process to request new standards or modify existing standards

GS1 Intellectual Property
Access to the GS1 Intellectual Property web Site

GS1 Anti-Trust
Access to the GS1 Intellectual Property statement

GS1 Architecture
Access to the GS1 Architecture Group Web Page

GS1 Governance at a Glance