The Global Language of Business
Who we are and what do we do?
GS1 is an international not-for-profit association with Member Organizations in over 100 countries.
GS1 is dedicated to the design and implementation of global standards and solutions to improve the efficiency and visibility of supply and demand chains globally and across sectors.
The GS1 system of standards is the most widely used supply chain standards system in the world.
There are no words associated with the acronym 'GS1'
What does GS1 Georgia do?
There is only one authorized organization in the country for providing GS1 barcodes and managing that system. The right to administrate the GS1 system in Georgia is unique for our organization. The prefix, issued by GS1 Georgia, begins with the code 486.
It is necessary to mention that this prefix is made particularly for Georgia in the international system. Therefore, the barcodes issued by non-authorized sources based in Georgia are not synchronized with the global base of GS1. Therefore, it is impossible to guarantee their uniqueness.
Purpose & Beliefs
GS1 believes in the power of standards to transform the way we work and live.
We create a common foundation for business by uniquely identifying, accurately capturing, and automatically sharing vital information about products, locations, and assets.
We enable visibility through the exchange of authentic data.
We empower businesses to grow and to improve efficiency, safety, security, and sustainability.
We are:
• Neutral and not-for-profit
• User-driven and governed
• Global and local
• Inclusive and collaborative
The barcode birth
The man credited with inventing the bar code, N. Joseph Woodland, died on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, at the age of 91.
The idea for the barcode originated from his studies of Morse Code when he was a Boy Scout.
The idea for using lines for a product code came when he drew lines through the sand with four fingers while staying with his grandparents in Miami Beach in 1948-49.
His first idea for a barcode was a circular design. He and a partner patented this bull’s-eye-type design on Oct. 7, 1952. The patent number is 2,612,994. Woodland and his partner eventually sold their patent to Philco for $15,000. It was all they ever made from their invention, which was unwieldy and languished for years. Over time, laser scanning technology and the advent of the microprocessor made the barcode viable.
In the early 1970s, I.B.M.‘s George J. Laurer designed the familiar black-and-white rectangle, based on Woodland’s model and with considerable input from Woodland, who was working at I.B.M. at the time.
Does the EAN-13 barcode indicate the country where the product was made?
No, the EAN-13 barcodes come with the three-digit country prefix (486), the following six digits are company Prefix other three digits are product numbers, and the last digit is the check digit. The GS1 prefix doesn’t
determine in which country the product was produced; The product may be produced in any country.
To determine the owner of the barcode, you can write the identification number of the barcode in the GEPIR search system.
When to get the new barcode for product?
Every product must have a unique barcode. Therefore, when any of the characteristics of a product is changed, a new barcode must be issued.
These characteristics include:
1. Brand name
2. Name of a product
3. Type of product
4. Weight and volume of a product
5. Package and packaging material of the product
In the case of demand from partners, a changing of a barcode may be required. Changing the target market may also become the reason for changing the barcode.
GS1 Georgia has a right to independently determine whether a specific product or case needs the changing of a barcode.
Who should get the barcode?
Getting a barcode is necessary for any Georgian registered legal entity that owns a trade unit (brand) and sells a product.
It is unacceptable to sell the barcodes to another legal entity, in any kind of form.
How must the enterprise, which executes the order of other companies, act?
In this case, the company that hires you must provide the barcodes.
Is the price and information about the product included in the barcode structure?
No, the barcode represents the number by which the unique identification of a product proceeds. The information about a product is located in the database.
What is a global company prefix (GCP)?
The company prefix (GCP) is a number containing nine digits, by which the unique identification of the company is made. Prefix issued by GS1 Georgia begins with 486. GS1 Georgia owns the exclusive right of managing and using this prefix.
What is the Global Trade Identification Number of a product? (GTIN)
The Global Trade Identification Number is a unique number, used to identify a product or service. In the case of any change of the key features of a product, granting a new, different identification number is necessary.
What is the Global Location Number? (GLN)
The Global Location Number is a 13-digit number, which is used in the identification of location, company, or its functional subdivision.
Is the barcode issued by GS1 Georgia recognized abroad?
Yes, the barcodes of GS1 Georgia are used in any country in the world.
How long does it take to receive a barcode?
Barcode will be granted to you on the next working day after payment.
In the case of changing products, can I use the same barcode?
No, it is unacceptable to use the barcode for the identification of different products.
Why do I not get the data about the product after scanning the barcode with a phone?
To get the information about companies in the GS1 system, you should use an international electronic database of GS1 – > GEPIR.
I need a barcode for a box, what should I do?
The barcodes of the GS1 system are used for the identification of any type of package. If the product is intended for scanning in the trade unit (Point-of-Sail), using the EAN13 code is necessary.
In the case of printing the barcode on the cardboard box itself, the ITF14 code is used.
It is essential to consider that marking of package/box by this code is unacceptable for packages intended to use at the cash desk.
When you select the barcode for a box that is to be transferred, the best option is to ask the partners to whom the product will be sent and delivered.
Does the size of a barcode matter?
Yes, it matters. The quality of printing and the material used determine the size of a barcode. As the quality of printing lowers, so increases the size of the barcode.
Also, the size inappropriate for barcode standards makes it difficult for the scanner to read.
See the detailed information about barcode sizes:
What are your working hours?
We work Monday-Friday, 10:00-18:00
You can contact us on number: 296 10 19
Or e-mail: info@gs1.ge.org
Who we are and what do we do?
GS1 is an international not-for-profit association with Member Organizations in over 100 countries.
GS1 is dedicated to the design and implementation of global standards and solutions to improve the efficiency and visibility of supply and demand chains globally and across sectors.
The GS1 system of standards is the most widely used supply chain standards system in the world.
There are no words associated with the acronym 'GS1'
What does GS1 Georgia do?
There is only one authorized organization in the country for providing GS1 barcodes and managing that system. The right to administrate the GS1 system in Georgia is unique for our organization.
The prefix, issued by GS1 Georgia, begins with the code 486.
It is necessary to mention that this prefix is made particularly for Georgia in the international system. Therefore, the barcodes issued by non-authorized sources based in Georgia are not synchronized with the global base of GS1. Therefore, it is impossible to guarantee their uniqueness.
Purpose & Beliefs
GS1 believes in the power of standards to transform the way we work and live.
We create a common foundation for business by uniquely identifying, accurately capturing, and automatically sharing vital information about products, locations, and assets.
We enable visibility through the exchange of authentic data.
We empower businesses to grow and to improve efficiency, safety, security, and sustainability.
We are:
• Neutral and not-for-profit
• User-driven and governed
• Global and local
• Inclusive and collaborative
The barcode birth
The man credited with inventing the bar code, N. Joseph Woodland, died on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, at the age of 91.
The idea for the barcode originated from his studies of Morse Code when he was a Boy Scout.
The idea for using lines for a product code came when he drew lines through the sand with four fingers while staying with his grandparents in Miami Beach in 1948-49.
His first idea for a barcode was a circular design. He and a partner patented this bull’s-eye-type design on Oct. 7, 1952. The patent number is 2,612,994. Woodland and his partner eventually sold their patent to Philco for $15,000. It was all they ever made from their invention, which was unwieldy and languished for years. Over time, laser scanning technology and the advent of the microprocessor made the barcode viable.
In the early 1970s, I.B.M.‘s George J. Laurer designed the familiar black-and-white rectangle, based on Woodland’s model and with considerable input from Woodland, who was working at I.B.M. at the time.
Does the EAN-13 barcode indicate the country where the product was made?
No, the EAN-13 barcodes come with the three-digit country prefix (486), the following six digits are company Prefix other three digits are product numbers, and the last digit is the check digit. The GS1 prefix doesn’t
determine in which country the product was produced; The product may be produced in any country.
To determine the owner of the barcode, you can write the identification number of the barcode in the GEPIR search system.
When to get the new barcode for products?
Every product must have a unique barcode. Therefore, when any of the characteristics of a product is changed, a new barcode must be issued.
These characteristics include:
1. Brand name
2. Name of a product
3. Type of product
4. Weight and volume of a product
5. Package and packaging material of the product
In the case of demand from partners, a changing of a barcode may be required. Changing the target market may also become the reason for changing the barcode.
GS1 Georgia has a right to independently determine whether a specific product or case needs the changing of a barcode.
Who should get the barcode?
Getting a barcode is necessary for any Georgian registered legal entity that owns a trade unit (brand) and sells a product.
It is unacceptable to sell the barcodes to another legal entity, in any kind of form.
How must the enterprise, which executes the order of other companies, act?
In this case, the company that hires you must provide the barcodes.
Is the price and information about the product included in the barcode structure?
No, the barcode represents the number by which the unique identification of a product proceeds. The information about a product is located in the database.
What is a global company prefix (GCP)?
The company prefix (GCP) is a number containing nine digits, by which the unique identification of the company is made. Prefix issued by GS1 Georgia begins with 486. GS1 Georgia owns the exclusive right of managing and using this prefix.
What is the Global Trade Identification Number of a product? (GTIN)
The Global Trade Identification Number is a unique number, used to identify a product or service. In the case of any change of the key features of a product, granting a new, different identification number is necessary.
What is the Global Location Number? (GLN)
The Global Location Number is a 13-digit number, which is used in the identification of location, company, or its functional subdivision.
Is the barcode issued by GS1 Georgia recognized abroad?
Yes, the barcodes of GS1 Georgia are used in any country in the world.
How long does it take to receive a barcode?
Barcode will be granted to you on the next working day after payment.
In the case of changing products, can I use the same barcode?
No, it is unacceptable to use the barcode for the identification of different products.
Why do I not get the data about the product after scanning the barcode with a phone?
To get the information about companies in the GS1 system, you should use an international electronic database of GS1 – GEPIR.
I need a barcode for a box, what should I do?
The barcodes of the GS1 system are used for the identification of any type of package. If the product is intended for scanning in the trade unit (Point-of-Sail), using the EAN13 code is necessary.
In the case of printing the barcode on the cardboard box itself, the ITF14 code is used.
It is essential to consider that marking of package/box by this code is unacceptable for packages intended to use at the cash desk.
When you select the barcode for a box that is to be transferred, the best option is to ask the partners to whom the product will be sent and delivered.
Does the size of a barcode matter?
Yes, it matters. The quality of printing and the material used determine the size of a barcode. As the quality of printing lowers, so increases the size of the barcode.
Also, the size inappropriate for barcode standards makes it difficult for the scanner to read.
See the detailed information about barcode sizes:
What are your working hours?
We work Monday-Friday, 10:00-18:00
You can contact us on number: 296 10 19
Or e-mail: info@gs1.ge.org