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Next-Generation Barcodes for Cannabis Products

Discover how GS1 Standards, including GS1 DataMatrix barcodes, are transforming the cannabis supply chain by enhancing operations for producers, manufacturers and retailers, while benefiting consumers, with insights into transition timelines and the new Barcode Generator Tool.
Wednesday, January 22, 1 – 2 PM (ET)

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Supporting Small Businesses

GS1 Canada supports small businesses by helping industries source local products and promote shop local initiatives. Brand owners can highlight key details like the province of origin in the ECCnet Registry, Canada's largest bilingual product registry.

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Attention Cannabis and Pharmacy Professionals!

Streamline your operations and elevate product visibility by easily generating your GS1 DataMatrix, while preparing for the upcoming 2025 implementation - stay ahead of the curve and ensure your business is ready!
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Standardized Data: The Key to Navigating Growing Environmental and Regulatory Needs

In response to industry asks, GS1 Canada is working to enhance Canada’s largest bilingual product registry, ECCnet Registry, with new attribution and functionality to support sustainability reporting requirements, claims and certifications.

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Welcome to GS1 Canada!

GS1 barcodes are scanned over 10 billion times every day, driving commerce around the world through global standards.

From globally authenticated Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs, the numbers under a barcode) to industry-driven business solutions for companies of all sizes, we’re here to support your business.

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Supporting Businesses of All Sizes: What Podcast Guests Said About GS1 Canada

You’ve perfected your brand, packaging, and design, but your product is still unknown. How do you get it into as many homes as possible? That’s where GS1 Canada can help.

Isabelle Huot
Doctor of Nutrition
Entrepreneur
As a grocery retailer, every product needs functional barcodes. That’s important! We partner very closely with GS1 Canada, and they’ve been amazing to work with.

Sierra Johnston
Director of Merchandising
Health & Beauty
Save-On-Foods
GS1 Canada is a must, a necessity, for business and product development. I strongly recommend it.

Jean Morin
Cheesemaker
Fromagerie du Presbytère
Do it the legit way and get your barcodes from GS1. Don’t buy off a third-party site, it just doesn’t work.

Noora Sharrab
Co-Founder & CEO
Sitti Social Enterprise
GS1 Canada is crucial for distribution at Sobeys – it’s very efficient… it’s the source of truth.

Luc L’Archevêque
Senior Vice President, Merchandising, Grocery & Community
Sobeys
We should have joined GS1 sooner.

Pierre-Olivier Drouin
Owner
Firebarns
It’s very important for suppliers to partner with GS1 Canada to get their products listed.

Natacha Roy
Director Central Procurement Grocery
Metro
To get to the next level, whether in retail, selling direct to consumers, or with Amazon, you need GS1 barcodes. You need to work with GS1 Canada, it’s just that natural evolution in the business.

Matt Dean Pettit
Co-Founder
PowerPlant Superfoods
As we grew, it became a necessity to use GS1… they are more than just a barcode supplier. With GS1 barcodes, people see us as a legit, proper company.

Christian Horner
Owner
Fire in the Kitchen Spice Co.
Partners like GS1 Canada can help a small business figure out the supply chain - how to get products on store shelves across Canada.

Miki Velemirovich
Entrepreneurial Leader
GS1 Canada barcodes are crucial if you want to get your products on retail shelves.

Gary Macdonald
Executive Leader, Ontario
Whole Foods

Hear from these small business owners and industry leaders as they share experiences and expertise on everything small business in GS1 Canada’s podcast series, Barcodes & Beyond.

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Our expert photographers can provide professional, global standard product images for eCommerce, planograms, foodservice and more.

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ECCnet Industry Managed Solutions

Our industry-directed solutions help with common business processes, including listing products for instore and online.

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Barcodes for Amazon

If you’re planning on selling products on Amazon Canada, Amazon.ca recommends a GS1 barcode.

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Getting Started in Grocery?

Our helpful checklist provides step-by-step guidelines to ensure you're providing trading partners with the content they require.

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Safer, More Efficient Care Starts With a Simple Scan

Find out how global standards can improve the quality, safety and sustainability of Canadian health systems.

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Ask the Barcode Experts Webinar Next-Generation Barcodes for Cannabis Products

Supporting Small Businesses

Attention Cannabis and Pharmacy Professionals!

Standardized Data: The Key to Navigating Growing Environmental and Regulatory Needs

Welcome to GS1 Canada!

Supporting Businesses of All Sizes: What Podcast Guests Said About GS1 Canada

Benefits of a GS1 Canada Subscription

Join Our Community of Small Business Advisors

Need a Barcode?

Need Product Images?

ECCnet Industry Managed Solutions

Barcodes for Amazon

Getting Started in Grocery?

Safer, More Efficient Care Starts With a Simple Scan

Ask the Barcode Experts Webinar
Next-Generation Barcodes for Cannabis Products