The Global Language of Business

We empower organisations to grow efficiently, sustainably and safely — helping transform the way we work and live.

Our standards enable organisations to identify, capture and share information smoothly, creating a common language that underpins systems and processes all over the world.

Bridging the physical and digital worlds

Bridging the physical and digital worlds to improve consumer experiences and patient safety

Making it possible to do business more efficiently and safely

Making it possible to do business more efficiently and safely

Bringing industry stakeholders together to move business forward

Bringing industry stakeholders together to move business forward

Standards and services

GS1 standards are the most widely used system of standards in the world, and we offer a portfolio of services and tools to make adoption of our standards easier and more impactful to your business.

Check digit calculator
Check digit calculator

Calculate the correct check digit to confirm the integrity of your barcode number

Who owns this barcode?
Who owns this barcode?

Find contact information for companies linked to GS1 barcode numbers

Learn more about the GTIN
Learn more about the GTIN

The Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) can be used by a company to uniquely identify all of its trade items

Selling a product starts with a GS1 barcode number/GTIN

Selling a product starts with a GS1 barcode number/GTIN