GS1 Tutorial Videos

This information is brought to you by Bar Code Graphics, the US authority on barcodes and UPC implementation. The following GS1 videos are wonderful tools to learn about the importance of proper product identification. GS1 is the global identification standards organization that provides the guidelines for product and logistical identification and also manages the licensing of UPC Company Prefixes.

The first video illustrates the significance of global standards and the role the standard agency plays in enabling companies to identify their products in global supply chains..

The video below explains how GTINs (UPCs) are formulated using a UPC Company Prefix assigned to the brand owner by the GS1.

The following UPC video explains the structure and components of a GTIN (UPC).

GS1 compliance doesn’t have to be as hard as reading the 511 page GS1 General Specifications.  While these complimentary videos are here to provide assistance, many aspects of UPC barcoding and managing product data require a much more substantial resource.  Our GS1 Barcode Support provides personal, comprehensive service to your company.  Clients are assigned a personal consultant who will assist with GTIN assignments, barcode production, and product information.

For companies who are new to UPC barcoding, the GS1 Barcode Service will assist with entire of processes of obtaining a GS1 Company Prefix and creating barcodes.