Globally-recognised unique identification of products, assets, locations and more
Accurate and automatic capture of data
Efficient sharing of information from trusted and authentic sources
GS1 Standards help streamline business processes
Introducing Barcodes & Beyond,GS1 Canada’s First Podcast Series
Hear small business owners and industry leaders across the country as they share insights, experiences and expertise on everything small business. Available wherever you get your podcasts.
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Welcome Small Businesses!
Whether you're just getting started or are ready to take your business to the next level, GS1 Canada provides trusted solutions, tools and support for small businesses just like yours.
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Do Your Food Product Labels Align with Health Canada’s New Food Labelling Requirements?
Health Canada has extended the food labelling requirements deadline to December 14, 2023, for those organizations who have a detailed plan.
Happy Birthday, Barcode!
This year marks the 50th Anniversary of one of the most significant innovations in modern history – the barcode!
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GS1 barcodes are scanned over 10 billion times around the world every day, driving commerce across the globe through global standards.
And the barcode is just the beginning.
From globally authenticated Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs) to industry-driven business solutions for companies of all size across multiple industry sectors, GS1 Canada can help your business go the distance.
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Whether you simply need a barcode or are looking for solutions to help grow your business, we can help.
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Our barcodes identify products uniquely so they can be sold anywhere in the world.
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Our expert photographers can provide professional, global standard product images for eCommerce, planograms, foodservice and more.
Our industry-directed solutions help with common business processes, including listing products for instore and online.
If you’re planning on selling products on Amazon Canada, Amazon.ca recommends a GS1 barcode.
Our helpful checklist provides step-by-step guidelines to ensure you're providing trading partners with the content they require.
Find out how global standards can improve the quality, safety and sustainability of Canadian health systems.