The Global Standards Management Process (GSMP) is the way that GS1 develops and maintains its standards. It is an open and collaborative process in which user companies express their business needs and work with professional GS1 staff from around the world to develop standards to meet those needs.

Development is carried out in specialist groups within a managed framework. As the participants come from all over the world, the work is done mainly through telephone conferences, webinars and web-enabled discussion forums. Twice a year a “GSMP event” brings participants together for face to face meetings.

Any GS1 UK member can request a new standard or change to an existing standard via the GSMP website. It is best to contact GS1 UK staff first because they can advise on framing a change request to maximise its chance of success and can involve one of the GS1 UK expert groups to provide more support.

GS1 UK members that want to take part more fully in standards development are always welcome. Participants can not only influence the standards to be closer to their companies’ needs, but also learn from like minded individuals, improve their understanding of the trading partners’ needs, stay up-to-date with developments and even have fun. Please contact the GS1 UK staff if you would like to join one of the GSMP groups.

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