20 Years of Safer, Smarter Healthcare
From pioneering barcodes to leading Canada’s 2D barcode transition. See how GS1 standards have shaped the systems that protect patients and power supply chain efficiency.
Simpler Tools, Smarter Access to Product Data
We've made it easier for businesses to manage and access product data. Our latest updates help you find, share, and take action on accurate product information-without jumping between platforms.
Transition to 2D Barcodes Powered by GS1
New eLearning Module
Exclusive to GS1 Canada subscribers, the latest eLearning module equips businesses with the knowledge to navigate the transition to 2D barcodes powered by GS1. Gain insights into the transition, explore 2D transition across industries, including Canadian Pharmacy and Cannabis. Discover use cases and implementation guidelines to stay ahead in the evolving landscape.
Celebrating Canadian Small Businesses
GS1 Canada is proud to support Canadian small businesses that are making an impact across industries nationwide. These passionate entrepreneurs are transforming ideas into success, delivering innovative, high-quality products while staying true to their roots. Discover how they're leveraging GS1 Canada's support to launch and grow their businesses.
Attention Cannabis and Pharmacy Professionals!
Streamline your operations and elevate product visibility by easily generating your GS1 DataMatrix, while preparing for the upcoming 2025 implementation - stay ahead of the curve and ensure your business is ready!
Standardized Data
The Key to Navigating Growing Environmental and Regulatory Needs
In response to industry asks, GS1 Canada is working to enhance Canada’s largest bilingual product registry, ECCnet Registry, with new attribution and functionality to support sustainability reporting requirements, claims and certifications.
Welcome to GS1 Canada!
GS1 barcodes are scanned over 10 billion times every day, driving commerce around the world through global standards.
From globally authenticated Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs, the numbers under a barcode) to industry-driven business solutions for companies of all sizes, we’re here to support your business.
Benefits of a GS1 Canada Subscription
Whether you simply need a barcode or are looking for solutions to help grow your business, we can help.
Join Our Community of Small Business Advisors
Help develop future GS1 Canada initiatives, offers, resources and programs to help support Canadian small businesses.
Need a Barcode?
Our barcodes identify products uniquely so they can be sold anywhere in the world.
Need Product Images?
Our expert photographers can provide professional, global standard product images for eCommerce, planograms, foodservice and more.
ECCnet Industry Managed Solutions
Our industry-directed solutions help with common business processes, including listing products for instore and online.
Barcodes for Amazon
If you’re planning on selling products on Amazon Canada, Amazon.ca recommends a GS1 barcode.
Getting Started in Grocery?
Our helpful checklist provides step-by-step guidelines to ensure you're providing trading partners with the content they require.
Safer, More Efficient Care Starts With a Simple Scan
Find out how global standards can improve the quality, safety and sustainability of Canadian health systems.
Supporting Businesses of All Sizes
What podcast guests said about GS1 Canada.
Hear from these small business owners and industry leaders as they share experiences and expertise on everything small business in GS1 Canada’s podcast series, Barcodes & Beyond.
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Becoming a GS1 Canada subscriber is easy and registration typically takes less than 10 minutes. If you have any problems or questions along the way, you can reach out to our bilingual help team at 1.800.567.7084 or info@gs1ca.org.
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