The GS1 System of Standards - Overview
IDENTIFY: GS1 Standards for Identification w Electronics w Jewelry
w Financial Services - Banking w Lawn and Garden
Used to uniquely distinguish all products (trade items), logistic units, locations, w Food and Beverage w Maintenance Repair and
assets across the supply chain from manufacturer to consumer. w Foodservice Operations
w Fresh Meats, Poultry, Seafood Deli w Pet Foods and Supplies
Furniture w Produce
CAPTURE: GS1 Standards for Barcodes & w
General Merchandise
w w Public Sector /
EPC/RFID w Healthcare / Supplies Government
w Healthcare Medical / w Publishing
GS1 Barcodes and EPC/RFID are data carriers for GS1 identifiers; but can also Surgical w Raw Materials
accommodate different needs such as batch/lot information and expiry dates. w Healthcare / OTC w Shoes
w Hobbies and Crafts w Sporting Goods
SHARE: GS1 Standards for Data Exchange w Home Accessories w Telecommunications
w Home Furnishings w Toys and Games
Interoperability, made possible by identification standards, data capture w Home Improvement / DIY
standards, and interface standards for electronic communication, allows
product information to flow through
the supply chain.
Industries using the
GS1 system
w Agriculture
w Alcohol Beverages
w Apparel
w Audio / Video
w Automotive
w Chemicals
w Computer Hardware and Software
w Cosmetics and Fragrances
w Electrical Supplies and Equipment
GS1 Standards for identifying, capturing, and sharing information—about products, business locations,
and more—make it possible for companies to speak the same language, connect with each other, and
move their business forward.
(Source: GS1 AISBL)
