Government
Governments see the value of using GS1 standards
The New Zealand Government works with GS1 New Zealand by using the same standards private sector organisations use in processes including border clearance, procurement, identification of businesses and traceability.
Global Data Standards (GDS) are instrumental in facilitating international trade. They give world class specifications to ensure data interoperability, transparency and efficiency.
New Zealand Business Number (NZBN)
A key initiative for the Government Sector is the New Zealand Business Number (NZBN), which gives businesses a multiple of benefits. Find out more.
GS1 Case study: On Pack Label Database
Read the Case Study: GS1 and Ministry for Primary Industries have been working together since March 2019. GS1’s On Pack Data Collection service provides New Zealand Food Safety with a strong representation of the current food supply, which helps them to monitor trends.
NZIER Report: The Economic Impact of GS1
In 2018 the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research reported on the effects of adopting GS1 standards and technologies on the New Zealand economy – recognising the labour productivity improvements and labour cost savings created across industries.
"The labour productivity effects of using the GS1 standards increase GDP by $417 million annually"
"Without GS1 in retailing and wholesaling, GDP would contract between $1.2 billion and $1.5 billion annually."
These savings enhance the efficiency of businesses – ultimately improving the well-being of New Zealanders. Read the report now.
Government initiatives
Applying Blockchain in the Construction Industry
GS1 New Zealand has researched the application of Blockchain in the Construction industry and produced a Research Report with the findings. 'Applying Blockchain to product compliance and assurance in the construction industry'. This research was undertaken as part of the BRANZ Building Research Levy Prospectus to unlock new knowledge, address current and emerging challenges in New Zealand's built environment.
Global data standards in cross border trade
GS1 engages with border protection and Customs agencies to support the facilitation of goods across the border. In particular, GS1 New Zealand has provided specialist support to the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC).
GS1 supports Government’s goals around patient safety and cost management. GS1 standards are cited in a number of Ministry of Health Standards and agency guidelines. The healthcare sector is represented on the GS1 Board by the Ministry of Health. Find out more about the Healthcare sector working with GS1.
New Zealand Business Number (NZBN)
The New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) is a unique identifier for New Zealand businesses. Established under a partnership with the New Zealand Government and GS1, the NZBN is a globally recognised identifier that links business information in one place for use by business, government and the public, worldwide.
Product Recall management and food safety
GS1 works with the Ministry for Primary Industry (MPI), industry associations such as the New Zealand Food & Grocery Council and major retailers including Foodstuffs and Woolworths New Zealand, to build modern, streamlined recall and withdrawal solutions.
GS1 New Zealand’s Product Recall service is an online tool that manages recalls and withdrawals – quickly and affordably. The service is seen by both government and industry as a best-of-breed exemplar of how government agencies and industry can work collaboratively to solve complex problems.
Traceability
GS1 supports a broad range of industry sectors including seafood, red meat, dairy and horticulture in their needs for robust traceability for both national and international applications.
GS1 participated in the Dairy Traceability Working Group, set up by Director General of the Ministry for Primary Industries and tasked with:
