GS1 Global Standards - Supply Chain Traceability and Data Security
GS1 is the global standards organisation for supply chain identification and data exchange, serving over 2 million member companies in 116 countries. GS1 standards underpin global retail, healthcare, and logistics operations. Key standards include: GTIN (Global Trade Item Number/barcode), GLN (Global Location Number), SSCC (Serial Shipping Container Code), GDSN (Global Data Synchronisation Network), GS1 Digital Link, EPCIS (Electronic Product Code Information Services) for supply chain visibility, and GS1 Healthcare. GS1 standards are mandated by major retailers (Walmart, Amazon, Carrefour), healthcare regulators (FDA UDI, EU MDR), and logistics operators. Data security and integrity provisions protect product authenticity.
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Framework Domains (14)
Data Capture
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GS1-DC-1 | Barcode Standards (GS1-128, DataMatrix) |
| GS1-DC-2 | RFID/EPC Standards |
| GS1-DC-3 | GS1 Digital Link |
Data Carriers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GS1-AI-1 | Application Identifier Usage |
| GS1-BARCODE-1 | Barcode Quality and Verification |
Data Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GS1-DSEC-1 | Data Security and Integrity in Exchange |
| GS1-DSEC-2 | Access Control to Traceability Data |
Data Sharing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GS1-DS-1 | EPCIS (Electronic Product Code Information Services) |
| GS1-DS-2 | GS1 Global Data Synchronisation Network (GDSN) |
| GS1-DS-3 | Data Quality Requirements |
Digital Link
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GS1-DL-1 | GS1 Digital Link Implementation |
| GS1-DL-2 | Resolver Service Availability |
EPCIS
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GS1-EPCIS-1 | EPCIS Event Capture (What, When, Where, Why) |
| GS1-EPCIS-2 | EPCIS Event Types Coverage |
| GS1-EPCIS-3 | Core Business Vocabulary |
| GS1-EPCIS-4 | EPCIS Query and Subscription |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GS1-GOV-1 | GS1 Membership and Prefix Governance |
Identification
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GS1-GLN-1 | GLN for Locations and Parties |
| GS1-GTIN-1 | GTIN Assignment and Uniqueness |
| GS1-SSCC-1 | SSCC for Logistic Units |
Identification Standards
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GS1-ID-1 | Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) |
| GS1-ID-2 | Global Location Number (GLN) |
| GS1-ID-3 | Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC) |
Logistics
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GS1-DSEC-5 | Logistic Label Tamper Evidence |
Master Data
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GS1-DSEC-3 | Master Data Change Control |
| GS1-DSEC-4 | Verification of Data Quality |
| GS1-GDSN-1 | Master Data Synchronization via GDSN |
Sector
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GS1-SECT-1 | Sector-Specific Implementation (Healthcare) |
| GS1-SECT-2 | Sector-Specific Implementation (Food and Foodservice) |
Traceability
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GS1-TRACE-1 | End-to-End Traceability |
| GS1-TRACE-2 | Mock Recall and Withdrawal Test |
Traceability Framework
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GS1-TR-1 | Critical Tracking Events (CTEs) |
| GS1-TR-2 | Key Data Elements (KDEs) |
| GS1-TR-3 | One-Up/One-Down Traceability |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with GS1 Global Standards - Supply Chain Traceability and Data Security, you already cover:
EU AI Act
15%
5 controls mapped
Compare →ISO/IEC 23894:2023
15%
5 controls mapped
Compare →21 CFR Part 211 - Current Good Manufacturing Practice
12%
4 controls mapped
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is GS1 Global Standards - Supply Chain Traceability and Data Security?
GS1 Global Standards - Supply Chain Traceability and Data Security is a compliance framework from International (GS1 — 116 countries) with 14 domains and 34 controls. GS1 is the global standards organisation for supply chain identification and data exchange, serving over 2 million member companies in 116 countries. GS1 standards underpin global retail, healthcare, and logistics operations. Key standards include: GTIN (Global Trade Item Number/barcode), GLN (Global Location Number), SSCC (Serial Shipping Container Code), GDSN (Global Data Synchronisation Network), GS1 Digital Link, EPCIS (Electronic Product Code Information Services) for supply chain visibility, and GS1 Healthcare. GS1 standards are mandated by major retailers (Walmart, Amazon, Carrefour), healthcare regulators (FDA UDI, EU MDR), and logistics operators. Data security and integrity provisions protect product authenticity. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does GS1 Global Standards - Supply Chain Traceability and Data Security have?
GS1 Global Standards - Supply Chain Traceability and Data Security has 34 controls organised across 14 domains. The largest domains are EPCIS (4 controls), Data Capture (3 controls), Data Sharing (3 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does GS1 Global Standards - Supply Chain Traceability and Data Security map to?
GS1 Global Standards - Supply Chain Traceability and Data Security maps to 232 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are EU AI Act (15% coverage), ISO/IEC 23894:2023 (15% coverage), 21 CFR Part 211 - Current Good Manufacturing Practice (12% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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