We are developing a common operating model for collecting, harmonising and digitally sharing structured packaging material data as part of product information.
Together with fisheries companies, retailers, wholesalers and authorities, we are developing a common approach to the management and exchange of batch and traceability data for fish across the entire value chain.
Norway’s largest grocery retail group, NorgesGruppen, succeeded in reducing food waste in fresh products by an average of 18 per cent per product by introducing a new barcode solution. GS1 2D codes containing expiry date information have also delivered significant benefits in terms of store...
The GS1 Synkka product information service will be updated to a new version on 21 August 2026. On this page, we provide customers using the service integration with more detailed information about the upcoming 3.1.36 version update.
With GLNs, you can uniquely identify your company’s parties and locations consistently throughout the entire supply chain. With a GS1 Company Prefix, you can create GLNs for your company in GS1 Rekisteri. On this page, we explain how you can get started easily.
A working barcode is created through the right choices. On this page, you will find seven steps to help you implement a GS1 barcode correctly.
GS1 standards translate into practical benefits when they are used to build common solutions for sharing information between trading partners. Learn about the solutions offered by the standards, examples from different industries, and co-development that can be used to improve information flow...
When the GS1 2D code follows the GS1 standard structure, it works reliably and interoperably throughout the entire supply chain.
The Packaging material data model development project developed an operating model for identification and a data model for basic packaging data, which allowed packaging components to be identified and their data to be managed consistently throughout the supply chain, utilizing GS1 standards.
The GS1 2D code functions on a product or package as a link to the product’s digital world.
GS1 standards enable the seamless flow of food traceability data throughout the food supply chain.
From the retail and wholesale perspective, the most important thing is to ensure that GS1 2D codes can be scanned smoothly at checkout and that systems are able to utilise the data they contain.
As a technology supplier, you play a key role in the transition to the next generation of barcodes. We have compiled useful links for you on this page on the technical implementation and utilisation of GS1 2D Code.
For AI to function reliably, it requires structurally high-quality, consistent, and machine-readable data—and this is where GS1 standards play a key role.
The Check Digit Calculator counts the last number of the unique identifiers, i.e. the check number.
Retail products and transport packaging are named in GS1 Synkka in accordance with common practices. Based on the name information, the recipients can form product names for different purposes. Name information is used e.g. in online stores.
The data content, ie the attributes and code lists used in Synkka, is updated at least twice a year. This page reviews the changes to Finland's information profile in connection with the next update.
Get started with product information in GS1 Synkka! In this practical training we focus on your products.