We harness the power of standards to transform the way people work and live

GS1 standards have been powering progress for more than 50 years, transforming and simplifying increasingly complex supply chains, increasing business efficiencies and even saving lives. All by simply helping to manage data more effectively.

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Scan smarter with QR codes powered by GS1

Experience the next generation of barcodes.

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Annual review for 2023-24

We have adopted ambitious new ways of working, invested profit with purpose and strengthened our networks as we embark on the next chapter of our collaboration with industry.

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GS1 UK Healthcare Conference returns for 2025

Join us at QEII, London

29-30 April

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Getting started

Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a large global brand, our standards can power your business to trade seamlessly, efficiently and safely – both digitally and physically.

Need a barcode?

If you’re selling your products in store or online, you’ll need a barcode number (or GTIN). And GS1 is the only authorised provider of unique GTINs.

Product data

Inform and protect your customers with a single, trusted source of data for your products that you can share easily.

Support and training

We’re here to support you every step of the way as you use and implement GS1 standards and grow your business.

The GS1 UK Healthcare Conference 2025

Now in its 7th year, the conference and exhibition connects senior NHS leaders, regulators, policy makers, members and partners to learn, network and share best practice examples of Scan4Safety in action.

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Our latest news

Read our latest news and you will learn how our standards are being applied throughout the UK and globally.

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Standards & services

Our standards provide a common way for you to uniquely identify, accurately capture and automatically share information about your products, locations, assets and more.