Verified Nov 2026
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Ewing Township, New Jersey
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Since 1973
GS1 US is a not-for-profit information standards organization headquartered in Ewing Township, New Jersey, and founded in 1973. It administers the GS1 System of Standards, including the Universal Product Code barcode and Global Trade Item Number adoption models. The organization has an estimated 500 to 1,000 employees and serves industries including automotive, medical, consumer goods, and renewable energy. In a recent development, GS1 US reported on a study finding that AI and automation investments are outpacing supply chain data readiness.
GS1 US at a glance
Revenue
$10-50M
Est. band
Employees
500-1,000
Founded
1973
Headquarters
Ewing Township, New Jersey
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Medical
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Consumer Goods
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
53 years in operation (founded 1973).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
GS1 US is a not-for-profit information standards organization headquartered in Ewing Township, New Jersey, and founded in 1973. It administers the GS1 System of Standards, including the Universal Product Code barcode and Global Trade Item Number adoption models. The organization has an estimated 500 to 1,000 employees and serves industries including automotive, medical, consumer goods, and renewable energy. In a recent development, GS1 US reported on a study finding that AI and automation investments are outpacing supply chain data readiness.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1973 |
Headquarters | Ewing Township, New Jersey |
Employees | 500-1,000 |
Revenue | $10-50M (estimated) |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What GS1 US makes
GS1 US administers the Universal Product Code barcode, GTIN adoption models, RFID and QR data carriers, and the GS1 US Data Hub, and holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications.
Certifications
GS1 US is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — gspnorthamerica.com
ISO 14001 — gspnorthamerica.com
ISO 45001 — gspnorthamerica.com
ISO 9001 — gspnorthamerica.com
Latest developments
2026-11-03 — GS1 US Study Finds AI and Automation Investments Are Outpacing Supply Chain Data Readiness (gs1us.org)
2026-10-28 — GS1 US Introduces Rapid Record to Help Produce Growers Capture Traceability Data (gs1us.org)
2026-05-19 — Executives from Google, Kaiser Permanente and Urban Outfitters Join GS1 US Board of Governors (gs1us.org)
2026-03-24 — GS1 Connect 2026 Agenda (gs1us.org)
2026-02-10 — Press Releases | GS1 US (gs1us.org)
2026-01-29 — Kroger, Publix & Walmart Execs Join Board of Governors (gs1us.org)
Company details
GS1 US is privately held with an estimated annual revenue band of $10 to $50 million, and in May 2026 it added executives from Google, Kaiser Permanente, and Urban Outfitters to its Board of Governors. GS1 US was founded in 1973, has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, and is headquartered in Ewing Township, New Jersey. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 53 years in operation (founded 1973). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does GS1 US do?
GS1 US is a not-for-profit information standards organization headquartered in Ewing Township, New Jersey, and founded in 1973. It administers the GS1 System of Standards, including the Universal Product Code barcode and Global Trade Item Number adoption models. The organization has an estimated 500 to 1,000 employees and serves industries including automotive, medical, consumer goods, and renewable energy. In a recent development, GS1 US reported on a study finding that AI and automation investments are outpacing supply chain data readiness.
Where is GS1 US headquartered?
GS1 US is headquartered in Ewing Township, New Jersey (300 Charles Ewing Blvd, Ewing Township, New Jersey, 08628).
When was GS1 US founded?
GS1 US was founded in 1973.
How big is GS1 US?
GS1 US has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, with revenue in the $10-50M range (estimated).
What certifications does GS1 US hold?
GS1 US lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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Location & contact
Phone
+1 609-620-0200
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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