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
NEW Trade Certification Program
Learn how to meet trading partner requirements across grocery and foodservice channels and get a one-year paid GS1 Canada Individual or Basic subscription. Terms and conditions apply.
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Are you ready? The deadline to meet Health Canada’s food labelling requirements is December 14, 2022
Once you’ve updated your product labels to meet the new regulations, make sure to submit your products for image and data capture and then certify your nutritional content to ensure your trading partners have access to your updated, compliant nutritional information.
Q3 Edition of Food for Thought is Now Available
Catch up on the latest news for the foodservice and grocery industries with articles on updates to small business offerings, a pair of awards won by GS1 Canada CEO and President, upcoming conferences and more.
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Small Business, Big Dreams
Get it right from the start with a licensed GS1 barcode - the global standard endorsed by most Canadian and global retailers, foodservice distributors, and online marketplaces to do business.
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GS1 barcodes are scanned over 6 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.