Our latest campaigns We’re committed to using our standards to power a safer and more sustainable world. Informing and protecting consumers We collaborate with industry to help businesses adapt to new legislation. Powering the UK's deposit return schemes We are driving the move towards a more circular economy by harnessing the power of standards. Growth beyond borders Help and support for starting your exporting journey including funding opportunities. News & insights Get ready for next-gen barcodes: unlocking a world of possibilities for supply chain and beyond Tesco has revealed plans to adopt QR codes powered by GS1 — a significant milestone not just for the UK’s largest retailer, but for the future of retail. 17/04/2025 Loake Shoemakers: preparing for Digital Product Passports with QR codes powered by GS1 How a British heritage brand famed for high quality is embracing sustainability and preparing for new EU regulatory demands with next-generation barcodes. 16/04/2025 GS1 barcodes have made patients safer for 20 years Twenty years ago, GS1 expanded barcode technology into healthcare, revolutionising how medical products are tracked and identified and extending its use to standardise the identification of patients, locations, assets, and more. 15/04/2025 GS1 standards Our standards provide a common way for businesses to uniquely identify, accurately capture and automatically share information about their products, locations, assets and more. Find out more about our standards
Get ready for next-gen barcodes: unlocking a world of possibilities for supply chain and beyond Tesco has revealed plans to adopt QR codes powered by GS1 — a significant milestone not just for the UK’s largest retailer, but for the future of retail. 17/04/2025
Loake Shoemakers: preparing for Digital Product Passports with QR codes powered by GS1 How a British heritage brand famed for high quality is embracing sustainability and preparing for new EU regulatory demands with next-generation barcodes. 16/04/2025
GS1 barcodes have made patients safer for 20 years Twenty years ago, GS1 expanded barcode technology into healthcare, revolutionising how medical products are tracked and identified and extending its use to standardise the identification of patients, locations, assets, and more. 15/04/2025
