GS1 is a global, not-for-profit organization responsible for
developing and maintaining international standards for the identification and traceability of products, services, and locations.
GS1 standards provide a
common language for identifying and sharing information across the supply chain, ensuring that critical information is accessible, accurate, and easily understood. The most widely recognized example is the
barcode, used by more than one million companies worldwide. Adopting GS1 standards helps organizations to meet current and emerging regulatory requirements.