GS1 is a neutral, not-for-profit, member-owned, standards development organisation. We are best known for providing a system of unique numbers, data carriers (e.g. barcodes and radio frequency identification tags) and information sharing standards, relevant to products, relationships, assets, locations, services and processes.
GS1 traceability standards enable the accurate and consistent identification of every product, person, location, asset, and more, creating a foundation for full traceability and trusted sharing of data. With this information, we can be sure who did what to whom, when, where, with what and why.
In healthcare, GS1 traceability standards play a central role in improving patient safety and providing more efficient care. GS1 Ireland works closely with the HSE, hospitals, suppliers, and wider stakeholders to embed these standards into everyday systems and workflows, enabling seamless track and trace from manufacturer to the patient bedside. Initiatives such as Scan4Safety demonstrate how standardised identification and barcode scanning at the point of care can provide safer, smarter care.
GS1, as a not-for-profit, supports more than two million public and private sector organisations worldwide and has a wealth of local, international, and multi-sectoral expertise based on industry and international best practice.
