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GS1 barcodes are trusted by over 2 million companies globally and are scanned more than 10 billion times daily. They are also known as GTINs (Global Trade Item Numbers)/EANs (European Article Numbers). These barcodes are accepted in both domestic and international markets, allowing businesses to easily list and sell their products through modern trade retail channels.
Please note, in India, GS1 barcodes begin with ‘890’ and only GS1 India is authorised to issue them.
Under the MSME barcode subsidy scheme, micro-manufacturing enterprises can receive up to 80% reimbursement on the one-time registration fees and annual recurring fees of GS1 barcodes for the first 3 years, subject to a maximum limit of ₹50,650 only, the scheme is valid for only 100 & 1000 barcodes. With this, it is aimed to ensure that every product has a unique identity and adheres to global standards. The scheme is introduced by the Ministry of MSME and eligible enterprises can claim reimbursement by reaching out to the MSME office.
GS1 barcodes enable seamless transactions and efficient operations worldwide by facilitating billions of scans every day. Thousands of businesses rely on GS1 standards to drive trust, transparency, and innovation.
"We have been utilising the GS1 India API traceability services since the commencement of compliance. The user-friendly application interface, designed with utmost simplicity and intuition, has made it remarkably easy to integrate into our operations. DataKart Trace, in its current form, perfectly aligns with our immediate requirements and exhibits the potential for seamless scalability as we broaden our traceability ambitions. The GS1 India implementation team has proven to be an indispensable partner, facilitating our timely adherence to regulatory obligations."
"As a manufacturer, we have to upload verified data for our products on GS1 DataKart. It is a very time-consuming task to collect all the data from different stakeholders. To upload to GS1 DataKart, the GS1 team helps us a lot and guides us as we exchange data with the retailer. They have helped us upload more than 180 products on DataKart."
"We have availed of GS1 India's consultancy and DataKart Trace services, which helped to establish visibility across all stakeholders. All products are uniquely identified using a GS1 Data Matrix barcode with a serialised GTIN, which is generated and labelled on the product at the time of manufacturing."
"We have been utilising the GS1 India API traceability services since the commencement of compliance. The user-friendly application interface, designed with utmost simplicity and intuition, has made it remarkably easy to integrate into our operations. DataKart Trace, in its current form, perfectly aligns with our immediate requirements and exhibits the potential for seamless scalability as we broaden our traceability ambitions. The GS1 India implementation team has proven to be an indispensable partner, facilitating our timely adherence to regulatory obligations."
"As a manufacturer, we have to upload verified data for our products on GS1 DataKart. It is a very time-consuming task to collect all the data from different stakeholders. To upload to GS1 DataKart, the GS1 team helps us a lot and guides us as we exchange data with the retailer. They have helped us upload more than 180 products on DataKart."
"We have availed of GS1 India's consultancy and DataKart Trace services, which helped to establish visibility across all stakeholders. All products are uniquely identified using a GS1 Data Matrix barcode with a serialised GTIN, which is generated and labelled on the product at the time of manufacturing."
"We have been utilising the GS1 India API traceability services since the commencement of compliance. The user-friendly application interface, designed with utmost simplicity and intuition, has made it remarkably easy to integrate into our operations. DataKart Trace, in its current form, perfectly aligns with our immediate requirements and exhibits the potential for seamless scalability as we broaden our traceability ambitions. The GS1 India implementation team has proven to be an indispensable partner, facilitating our timely adherence to regulatory obligations."
GS1 India is a member of GS1 and is the only authorised seller of barcodes in India. GS1 barcodes comply with global supply chain requirements and are capable of providing interoperability on a worldwide scale. Businesses that wish to sell products through retail chains or e-marketplaces must get GS1 barcodes. In India, GS1 barcodes begin with ‘890’, and GS1 India holds exclusive rights to issue these ‘890’ barcodes. No other company can provide them to businesses.
Any company providing barcodes starting with ‘890’ operates without legal authority. The buyers as well as sellers of such unauthorised GS1 barcodes shall face legal consequences and pay applicable fines & damages. Additionally, products carrying such barcodes may face trade restrictions or challenges globally and locally, including at retailers/e-marketplaces.
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