GS1 specifications
GS1 specifications
General GS1 Specifications incl. National Solutions Switzerland
The detailed rules of the GS1 standard, which has been in use worldwide for over 50 years, are set out in the General GS1 Specifications.
The General GS1 Specifications describe the standard-compliant application of GS1 identification keys and GS1 barcode symbologies. They are the basis of the GS1 system.
GS1 General Specifications Standard
The relevant document is in English and can be downloaded from the following link:
GS1 General Specifications in German
A German translation is available. However, the English version takes precedence.
In Switzerland, the following national annexes to the GS1 General Specifications also apply:
Need a barcode?
Whether you sell your products online or in-store, it all starts with a GS1 number and a barcode.
Need a barcode?
Whether you sell your products online or in-store, it all starts with a GS1 number and a barcode.
Smooth operation thanks to simple location management
As a member of GS1 Switzerland, you can access all the Global Location Numbers you need to identify the locations in your supply chain.
Smooth operation thanks to simple location management
As a member of GS1 Switzerland, you can access all the Global Location Numbers you need to identify the locations in your supply chain.
Benefits of GS1 Standard
GS1 Standards enable the unique identification, accurate capture and automatic sharing of information about your products, locations and more.
More about GS1 Standards
Benefits of GS1 Standard
GS1 Standards enable the unique identification, accurate capture and automatic sharing of information about your products, locations and more.
More about GS1 Standards
GS1 standards in the industries
GS1 standards and processes make supply chains more efficient and help companies meet changing market demands.
GS1 standards in the industries
GS1 standards and processes make supply chains more efficient and help companies meet changing market demands.
Are your barcodes easy to read?
The GS1 Barcode Checking Service tests the perfect readability of GS1 barcodes and GS1 2D codes on labels and product packaging.
To the barcode testing service
Are your barcodes easy to read?
The GS1 Barcode Checking Service tests the perfect readability of GS1 barcodes and GS1 2D codes on labels and product packaging.
To the barcode testing service
Solution Partner Programme
Do you need support from a company with a high level of expertise in GS1 topics?
Solution Partner Programme
Do you need support from a company with a high level of expertise in GS1 topics?
More knowledge about the GS1 System
Visit our training courses about the GS1 System.
More knowledge about the GS1 System
Visit our training courses about the GS1 System.
More success with category management
Visit our Competence Center Category Management.
More success with category management
Visit our Competence Center Category Management.