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?
Is this a valid ID?

Verified by GS1 makes it possible to check core data about products, location and much more.

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

Case studies

See how GS1 standards and technologies are used to help businesses thrive.

Strengthening tequila supply chain integrity from Mexico to the U.S.
Retail, Foodservice, Public sector
Strengthening tequila supply chain integrity from Mexico to the U.S.
By uniquely identifying individual bottles with GS1 standards, Mexican exporters can better manage t...
Best practice patient safety and traceability of infant feeds at CHI (Children’s Health Ireland) at Temple Street
Healthcare
Best practice patient safety and traceability of infant feeds at CHI (Children’s Health Ir...
In 2016 the hospital was audited by the Food Safety Professionals Association (FSPA).
Countering urban freight congestion and “last mile” delivery issues with the GS1 Smart Urban Transport Pilot
Transport & Logistics, Public sector
Countering urban freight congestion and “last mile” delivery issues with the GS1 Smart Urb...
The Straightsol project was comprised of seven innovative urban freight pilots to explore more effic...