Standards

In a world of growing data, GS1 standards help you single out what really matters. GS1 standards are grouped into four clusters to give you a common language to identify, capture, share and use supply chain data– ensuring important information is accessible, accurate and easy to understand. For more information on our standards please visit our global website.

GS1's Identification Standards

GS1 Identification (ID) Keys give companies efficient ways to access information about items in their supply chains, and share information with trading partners.

GS1's Automatic Data Capture Standards

GS1 has a number of standards for the rapid and error-free capture of information.

GS1's Sharing Standards

GS1's data sharing standards facilitate the efficient exchange of business-critical information.

GS1's Use Standards

Businesses can also combine different GS1 standards to streamline business processes such as traceability.