The GS1 System provides international standards for item identification, barcoding, data capture, electronic messaging and data synchronisation.

The GS1 System is a collection of universal global standards that ensures all users follow the same coding rules. As a result, GS1 numbers and barcodes can be recognised by trading partners anywhere in the world. The GS1 numbering system is completely unique, so no product (carton, carcase, pallet, shipment) can be confused for another.

The GS1 System was collaboratively developed by EAN International and its partner organisation, the Uniform Code Council (UCC) in the U.S.A. It is recognised by the International Standards Organisation (ISO), the European Standardisation Committee (CEN) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

GS1 Australia is a not for profit organisation that locally administers the global multi-industry system of identification and communication for products, services, shipments, assets and locations.

For more information contact GS1 Australia www.gs1au.org