The GS1 Global Traceability Standard
Complete visibility over products, from origin to consumer.
A common framework for the entire supply chain
The GS1 Global Traceability Standard provides the framework needed to track products and exchange information between trading partners across the entire supply chain.
By using GS1 standards, companies can identify, capture and share relevant data about products, batches, locations and logistics events in a standardized and interoperable way.
Learn more about the Traceability StandardWhy does traceability matter?
In an increasingly complex supply chain, organizations need to know quickly:
The benefits of standardized traceability
A coherent traceability system brings measurable benefits at the operational, commercial and compliance levels.
- End-to-end visibility across the supply chain
- Faster and more precise recalls
- Reduced operational risks
- Compliance with regulatory requirements
- Increased trust for partners and consumers
- Consistent data across organizations and systems
Connecting the physical flow with the information flow
The GS1 Traceability Standard connects the physical flow of products with their associated information flow. To achieve this, GS1 standards such as the following are used:
GS1 identifiers
GTIN, GLN, SSCC and other identification keys.
Barcodes and 2D codes
For automatic data capture.
EPCIS
For the exchange and visibility of traceability events.
GS1 data standards
For communicating information between trading partners.
Applicable in any industry
The standard can be used in numerous fields:
The foundation of modern traceability
The GS1 Global Traceability Standard provides a common language for identifying, capturing and exchanging data, helping companies build more efficient, transparent and secure processes.
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