What is GS1 Barcode System?

GS1 is the international nonprofit that manages barcode standards, company prefixes, and the global supply chain identification system.

How do I look up a gs1 barcode system barcode?

Enter any barcode at upc.dev or call GET /v1/product/{barcode}. upc.dev aggregates dozens of authoritative sources and returns name, brand, category, recalls, and full intelligence.

Is GS1 Barcode System the same worldwide?

GS1 Barcode System is part of the GS1 global identification system. Check digits, prefix ranges, and format rules are standardized globally.

Where can I see a real GS1 Barcode System example?

Live example from the canonical catalog: 000000000307. View full intelligence at https://upc.dev/product/000000000307

GS1 Barcode System — Barcode Guide

What is GS1?

GS1 (Global Standards 1) is a neutral, not-for-profit, international organization that develops and maintains global standards for business communication. When you see a barcode on a product, the numbering system was standardized by GS1. Companies apply for a GS1 company prefix to get their own block of barcode numbers.

GS1 Prefix → Country Mapping

The first 2–3 digits of an EAN-13 barcode indicate which GS1 Member Organization issued the prefix. This loosely maps to the country where the selling company is registered.

000–019USA / Canada

300–379France

400–440Germany

450–459Japan

460–469Russia

500–509UK

690–699China

800–839Italy

840–849Spain

View complete prefix table →

GS1 Barcode Formats

UPC-A — North American retail12 digits

EAN-13 — International retail13 digits

EAN-8 — Small packages8 digits

GTIN-14 — Cases and pallets14 digits

ITF-14 — Corrugated packaging14 digits

GS1-128 — Logistics and shippingVariable