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Read our latest news and you will learn how our standards are being applied throughout the UK and globally.
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Digital Product Passports: setting new standards for sharing product information
In December 2023, the European Commission and the European Parliament provisionally agreed to include the introduction of a Digital Product Passport in the EU’s revised sustainability product legislation.
Industry news
03/01/2024
AdvanceFirst on the future of EDI
GS1 UK partners, AdvanceFirst share their thoughts on electronic data interchange (EDI) and its place in the future of business.
Guest opinion piece
27/12/2023
Healthcare roundup for 2023
After an impactful year for Scan4Safety and GS1 standards in healthcare, head of healthcare, Glen Hodgson, looks back at some of the key successes of the past 12 months.
Opinion piece
21/12/2023
CCF’s product traceability initiative underpins the ‘golden thread’ of construction data
Leading insulation, drywall, and ceiling products distributor CCF has developed a new process to provide a detailed ‘end to end’ report that tracks products from the manufacturer, at manufacturing batch level.
Industry news
13/12/2023
Navigating sales channels and routes to markets in drinks
We recently joined our community partners, Bread & Jam, to hear insights and tips from a range of successful drink brands.
Industry news
12/12/2023
NIHR pilot for health tech SMEs
The NIHR explore a pilot course to support health tech SMEs at technology readiness level two.
Industry news
07/12/2023
SCDP marks major milestone in its drive to secure transparency in global supply chains
A proof of concept for a trusted location insights platform, supported by the application of GS1 standards, has been successfully completed.
Industry news
06/12/2023
The many benefits of online marketplaces
Globally, 35 per cent of all online purchases are now made on marketplaces, making them a vital channel for anyone looking to grow their businesses.
01/12/2023
GS1 standards and the Strategic Framework for NHS Commercial
With the launch of NHS England's new Strategic Framework for NHS Commercial, GS1 UK highlights the role of GS1 standards and Scan4Safety as part of the procurement framework.
Industry news
28/11/2023
Opinion: the next-gen barcode
In a recent letter published by The Grocer, GS1 UK CMO and membership director Sarah Atkins explains why GS1 is supporting a global transition to the next generation of on-pack labelling.
Opinion piece
28/11/2023