Solution check

Ensure your product is GS1 compliant.

Are you a solution provider aiming for your products to perfectly align with GS1 standards?

Our solution check service offers the expert assurance you need. We provide a comprehensive review to evaluate your product's compliance, offering expert guidance and actionable recommendations to ensure you're using GS1 standards to their full potential.

Why choose our solution check?

Expet guidance

Expert guidance

Get tailored, product-specific advice directly from our standards team. We'll help you understand and implement GS1 standards correctly, ensuring your product is built on a solid foundation.

Early engagement

Future-proofing

A strong GS1 standards foundation helps you stay compliant and ready for future regulations—especially in areas like sustainability and Digital Product Passports (DPP). Seamless integration ensures your solution can adapt quickly as requirements evolve.

Valuable, actionable insights

Valuable, actionable insights

Receive a detailed report packed with actionable recommendations. These insights are designed to directly aid your product development and compliance efforts.

Seamless partnership pathway

Seamless partnership pathway

Ensure your product is ready for approval so that, if a partnership with GS1 UK becomes the right fit for both sides in the future, you’ll benefit from a smooth and efficient onboarding journey.

Embed GS1 standards from the outset

Embed GS1 standards from the outset

Connect with us at the start of your development to identify relevant standards and embed them into your roadmap, ensuring a strong, compliant foundation from day one.

Peace of mind

Peace of mind

Gain confidence that your solution meets the standards that your customers, trading partners and regulators demand.

How it works

Solution check is thorough and straightforward, designed to provide clarity and precision.

We conduct a comprehensive review of your product, which typically includes:

  • Completing an application form to gather initial details
  • A Q&A session for deeper understanding
  • A live demonstration of your product
  • A sample check, if relevant to your solution
  • A comprehensive report detailing our findings

Where needed, we'll provide clear guidance on necessary changes to achieve compliance. We'll also offer recommendations for your product development roadmap, helping you refine and enhance your solution.
 

Here's a glimpse of what we can check

  • Compliance against the current GS1 General Specification Standard
  • Correct usage and validation of appropriate GS1 identifiers
  • Proper application of barcodes or RFID standards for your specific scanning environment
  • Opportunities to leverage GS1's structured, machine-readable data standards for enhanced functionality

Who is this for?

Solution check is open to any solution provider – you don't need to be a GS1 UK partner or member to apply. 

This service is ideal for a wide range of solution types, including:

Inventory management

Inventory management

Ensure your solutions are fully GS1 compliant for precise tracking and reporting.

Sustainability technology

Sustainability technology

Integrate GS1 standards into your solutions for emerging initiatives like Digital Product Passports, enhancing transparency and traceability in your sustainability efforts.

Asset tracking

Asset tracking

Enhance your asset tracking systems with GS1 standards for improved visibility and streamlined management.

QR code solutions

QR code solutions

Implement robust QR code technology powered by GS1 standards for efficient product identification and engaging consumer interactions.

Healthcare systems

Healthcare systems

Meet critical requirements for NHS initiatives such as Scan4Safety and ensure solutions including electronic heath records, medicine prescribing, unique device identification and surgical instrument tracking are compliant with GS1 standards.

Data solutions

Data solutions

GS1 standards are used across master data, transactional data and event data solutions – ensure your processes and systems adhere to GS1 standards.

Benefits at a glance

Optimal utilisation of GS1 standards

Optimal utilisation of GS1 standards

Get professional guidance to ensure your product makes the most of GS1 standards.

Actionable development opportunities

Actionable development opportunities

Receive clear, practical recommendations for your product's evolution.

Future-proof assurance

Future-proof assurance

Gain confidence that your product is ready for incoming regulations.

Seamless route to becoming a GS1 UK partner

Seamless route to becoming a GS1 UK partner

Enjoy a smooth path towards potential GS1 UK partnership.

Pricing

£1,100

Plus VAT

For a solution check with a demo duration of half a day or less, the price is £1,100 plus VAT. For longer or more advanced checks, please enquire for pricing.

Get started today

Ready to ensure your product's full compliance and unlock its potential with GS1 standards?

Contact us to learn more about solution check and take the first step towards robust, future-ready solutions.