GS1 Data – Dokumentation
On this page, you will find documents and guidelines regarding the data content of GS1 Data. We also provide information here about upcoming releases to the service.
During the autumn of 2026, GS1 Data will combine the functionalities of GS1 Synkka and GS1 Rekisteri into a single, modern service.
GS1 Data -product information service updates
On this page you can find the current documentation for the GS1 Data service. Here you can also find the release schedule for upcoming GDSN releases. The page will be updated as more information is available for each release.
We are updating the GS1 Data product information service according to the schedule below. Each update involves a weekend-long service outage in the production environment.
The updates affect the GS1 Data message structure and data content—specifically the attributes (data fields), code values, and validation rules used.
| Version | Month | Service outage | Documentation | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1.36 | August | 21.8. 18:00 - 24.8. 9:00 | Download Päivitetty 17.9.26 | Download |
| 3.1.37 | November | 13.11. 18:00 - 16.11.2026 9:00 | Download | Download |
Interface descriptions
GDSN message interface (XML)
Send and receive GDSN messages, such as product information publications and updates as well as product information subscriptions, between your own system and GS1 Data.
https://test.data.gs1.fi/api/docs/xml
Recipient Media (JSON)
Receive product media files from GS1 Data. Retrieve media files for new products as well as updates made to existing files.
https://test.data.gs1.fi/api/docs/rdp-media
We are supplementing and adding descriptions of new interfaces as the implementation of GS1 Data progresses.
Links to reference material
| Documentation | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| GDSN-documentation | Link | A link to the official GDSN website, where you can find English-language documents and schemas. Documents for each version are presented on their own page; you can view both the current and upcoming versions. |
| GDSN search Navigator | Link | A link to the official GDSN website, where you can search for information belonging to the global data model, such as attributes, code lists, and validation rules. |
| GPC Browser | Link | GPC (Global Product Classification) is GS1's product classification standard. In the GPC Browser, you can view the current and future versions. |
Useful links
| Documentation | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| GDSN-documentation | Link | A link to the official GDSN website, where you can find English-language documents and schemas. Documents for each version are presented on their own page; you can view both the current and upcoming versions. |
| GDSN search Navigator | Link | A link to the official GDSN website, where you can search for information belonging to the global data model, such as attributes, code lists, and validation rules. |
| GPC Browser | Link | GPC (Global Product Classification) is GS1's product classification standard. In the GPC Browser, you can view the current and future versions. |