Our standards and barcodes have been powering progress for millions of organisations around the world for more than 50 years – providing a solid foundation for businesses of all sizes to sell their products anywhere, to anyone, at any time.
Why join GS1 UK?
Don't just survive, thrive in today's competitive market. A GS1 UK membership ensures you have access to the essential tools, knowledge and expertise to achieve growth. Here's how:
Unlock global opportunities
Sell anywhere with authentic GS1 barcodes and Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs), trusted by all leading retailers and marketplaces such as Amazon and TikTok.
Boost efficiency
Streamline your supply chain with GS1 standards and trusted data, saving you time and money.
Make smarter decisions
Leverage exclusive industry insights and expert knowledge to ensure your business is compliant and your team is informed.
Connect, learn and share
Tap into a wealth of industry expertise and become part of a vibrant community of professionals with shared interests.
Discover your membership benefits
The benefits of membership extend far beyond barcodes. On joining our growing community of more 60,000 businesses you’ll have instant access to a wealth of services that will support you as you grow.
These include a range of interoperable standards for identifying, capturing and sharing information about products, assets and locations, training from GS1 experts and guides to get you ready for retail or launch your brand on marketplaces.
Stay ahead of your competition with access to the latest industry news and insights, and learn from peers with networking opportunities, knowledge sharing and much more.
GS1 experts are on hand to guide you and your team on getting ready to trade, taking your first steps towards exporting, or launching your brand on marketplaces.
Expert support when you need it
Receive personalised guidance from our dedicated UK-based support team.
Technical expertise and advice
Access tailored advice, training and support from our specialists to address your businesses needs.
With GS1 identification numbers and barcodes you’ll be able to identify, capture and share your product, asset and location information with businesses across the globe.
Trusted and endorsed barcodes
Gain a competitive edge with Amazon-endorsed barcodes that enhance product visibility.
40 per cent more visibility on Google Shopping listings
Enhance your Google Shopping listings with GTINs, boosting your products’ visibility leading to increased clicks and traffic to your online store.
Your one-stop-shop for product identifiers and product data
Manage your GTINs, barcodes and product data in a single, secure location using My Numberbank, GS1 UK’s official database.
Trusted solutions to capture and share data
Share your product and location data throughout your supply chain using our trusted tools.
Stay ahead of your competition with access to the latest industry news and insights, you’ll have instant access to a wealth of services to accelerate your growth.
Industry knowledge
Tap into a wealth of sector-specific insights to make informed business decisions.
Supply chain expertise
Leverage GS1 standards to effectively track, manage and optimise your supply chain.
Join our community of more than 60,000 businesses and learn from peers with networking opportunities, knowledge sharing and much more.
Engage with industry leaders
Hear from industry leaders as they share thoughts on the key developments affecting your industry and wider society.
Meet the buyers
Our events and competitions help our members get in front of buyers and secure listings at UK or international retailers.
Network and build relationships
Our specialist communities educate, inspire and connect members across industries.
A fab organisation! They have helped my drinks brand from day one with pitches to retailers, marketing support and even sales support. I would be nowhere without them!”
Charlie Knockton
Founder, Happy Inside Drinks
Membership fees
We base our fee structure on annual turnover, which means it’s easier for smaller businesses to enter the market and start selling.
| Turnover | Annual membership | Number of barcodes |
|---|---|---|
| up to £99,999 | £50 | 10 |
| £100,000 - £499,999 | £100 | 100 |
| £500,000 - £999,999 | £130 | 1,000 |
| £1,000,000 - £9,999,999 | £200 | 1,000 |
| £10,000,000 - £49,999,999 | £450 | 10,000 |
| £50,000,000 - £249,999,999 | £1,750 | 10,000 |
| £250,000,000 - £999,999,999 | £3,250 | 100,000 |
| Over £1,000,000,000 | £4,250 | 100,000 |
Become a GS1 UK member today
Join our thriving community today and transform your businesses. You can become a member in minutes and be up and running, identifying and barcoding your products straight away.
