GS1 (Global Standards 1)

GS1 (Global Standards 1) is an international organization that develops and maintains common standards for identifying, capturing, and sharing information about products, locations, and parties across supply chains worldwide. Its main tool is the barcode, which helps businesses track and manage items efficiently from manufacturing to retail. By providing a consistent language and system, GS1 improves accuracy, reduces errors, and enhances transparency for companies, healthcare, logistics, and more. Essentially, GS1 creates a universal framework that ensures data about products and services is understood consistently across all industries and countries.