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    GS1 Romania

    We help companies in Romania turn global standards into a competitive advantage.

    What is GS1 Romania?

    The official representative of the global GS1 community in Romania

    GS1 Romania is a neutral, non-profit organisation, the only body officially authorised by GS1 Global to connect Romanian companies to the global GS1 standards ecosystem.

    For over 30 years, we have helped organisations adopt internationally recognised standards for product identification, traceability and efficient data exchange, contributing to the development of safer, more efficient and more connected trade.

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    Our role

    More than issuing barcodes

    GS1 Romania develops the standards infrastructure used daily for millions of products and thousands of companies in Romania.

    We manage GS1 standards

    We assign and manage the GS1 identifiers used in trade, logistics, healthcare and industry.

    We support digital transformation

    We support the implementation of standards for GS1 Digital Link, Sunrise 2027, traceability, Digital Product Passport and standardised data exchange.

    We develop solutions and services

    We provide members with applications and platforms that simplify the implementation of GS1 standards.

    We build the GS1 community

    We collaborate with manufacturers, retailers, authorities, universities and technology providers for an interoperable ecosystem.

    What do we do in practice?

    We turn global standards into solutions for the Romanian economy

    Global identification

    We issue the GS1 Company Prefix and GS1 identifiers (GTIN, GLN, SSCC and other GS1 keys), used for the unique identification of products, locations and logistic units worldwide.

    Product marking

    We support companies in implementing GS1 barcodes, QR codes powered by GS1 and GS1 DataMatrix, preparing them for the new requirements on traceability and digitalisation.

    Standardised data exchange

    We develop and promote standards for the secure and interoperable exchange of data between trading partners, through solutions such as EDI, GDSN, EPCIS, GS1 Digital Link and Verified by GS1.

    Digital solutions and services

    We provide members with applications and platforms that simplify the implementation of GS1 standards and the automation of commercial and logistics processes.

    Consultancy and skills development

    We provide consultancy, training and technical expertise for implementing GS1 standards in retail, FMCG, healthcare, logistics, construction and other industries.

    Innovation and strategic projects

    We contribute to the adoption of the new generation of global standards through dedicated projects on GS1 Sunrise 2027, GS1 Digital Link, Digital Product Passport, traceability and the circular economy.

    The history of GS1 Romania

    Over 30 years of standardisation in Romania

    1993
    1993

    Founding of ARNIA

    On the initiative of 20 manufacturing companies, chambers of commerce and national standardisation institutions, the Romanian Association for International Article Numbering (ARNIA) is established.

    1994
    1994

    Member of EAN International

    Romania becomes a member of EAN International. The first product identification codes are assigned in August 1994.

    2005
    2005

    Devine GS1 Romania

    With the formation of GS1 globally, the organisation changes its name to GS1 Romania.

    2020+
    2020+

    Accelerated digitalisation

    New services, platforms and digital standards bring a new stage for the GS1 ecosystem in Romania.

    Today
    Today

    The national GS1 organisation

    GS1 Romania is the national organisation, the only body authorised to issue and manage GS1 identifiers in Romania.

    Why GS1?

    Trust built through standards

    The only authorised GS1 issuer in Romania
    Part of the global GS1 network
    Over 30 years of experience
    Multi-sector expertise
    Partner to industry and authorities
    Involvement in European and international projects
    Looking ahead

    We are building the digital infrastructure of the economy

    GS1 Romania actively contributes to the adoption of the new generation of global standards that will transform the way products are identified, tracked and connected to digital information.

    Sunrise 2027

    The global transition to 2D codes on products.

    Digital Link

    One code, multiple digital pieces of information.

    Digital Product Passport

    The digital passport of European products.

    EPCIS

    End-to-end visibility across the supply chain.

    Ready to get started?

    Become a GS1 Romania member and access the global identification ecosystem.