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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

  • It’s mandatory that the companies we work with use GS1 Canada… it ensures credibility and it’s easy for distributors and wholesalers to find relevant information.

    Mathieu Dumulong
    Vice President, Sales
    Colabor

  • 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 and 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
    Barcodes & Beyond - GS1 Canada Podcast

    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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