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    The Global Language of Business
    • 1971

      The GTIN is created by Industry Leaders

      Industry leaders agree to use a "universal product code" for product identification. This identifier is called the Global Trade Item Number, or GTIN, today.

    • 1982

      GS1 South Africa opened its doors

      GS1 South Africa was created, first known as the South African Numbering Association.

    • 2002

      Launched the Product Data Catalogue PDC

      Which allowed trusted data to be shared automatically between brands & buyers.

    • 2007

      GS1 enters the business - to - consumer world

      As E-commerce grows, GS1 began to create open standards that give consumers direct access to key product information.

    • 2012

      Launch of DATAnet.za to support the Healthcare Industry

      GS1 is launching DATAnet.za to support healthcare providers & medical suppliers in South Africa and the SADC region.

    • 2018

      Started the master data services certification

      Involves training member to improve data quality at the source by establishing and certifying the Brand Owner's Certification program.

    • 2020

      Launched Activate, Verified by GS1 and the Enriched Data Platform

      AS E-commerce grows, GS1 began to create open standards that give consumers direct access to key product information.

    • 2022

      Added the Online Barcode Application System

      We have created an Online Barcode Application System that makes acquiring barcodes a lot easier from wherever you are.

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