GS1 is a not-for-profit information standards organization. GS1 US has 300,000+ members, and GS1 standards are the most widely used supply chain standards in the world. GS1 collaborates with businesses and industry to encourage the adoption and use of GS1-standard barcodes.
GS1 standards create a common foundation for businesses by uniquely identifying, accurately capturing, and automatically sharing vital information about products, locations, assets, and more. The standards also help support many regulatory compliance requirements for a number of industries, including healthcare and the food industry.