Standards Library

General Specifications

The GS1 General Specifications is the core standards document of the GS1 system describing how GS1 barcodes and identification keys should be used.

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Implementation Guides

Creating & Printing Barcodes

GS1 Barcode Implementation

Implementation Guides

Allocation Rules

The Allocation Rules Standard is designed to help industry make consistent decisions about the unique identification of supply chain elements.

GTIN

The Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) Management Standard is designed to help industry make consistent decisions about the unique identification of trade items in open supply chains.

GLN

The GLN Allocation Rules Standard and contained GLN Management Rules is designed to help industry make consistent decisions about the unique identification of parties and locations in open supply chains.