Overview
GS1 US® works collaboratively with industry stakeholders—including government agencies and other regulatory and public sector organizations—to help companies solve for regulatory requirements and product safety. Several efforts are underway in Fresh Foods, Retail Grocery, Foodservice, Healthcare, General Merchandise, and other industries focused on utilizing GS1 Standards to bring visibility into the supply chain.
Industry-Specific Initiatives
Regulatory Agency Drivers
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
Unique Device Identification (UDI) Rule
Patient Protection Affordable Care Act (PPACA)
Prescription Drug Standardized Numerical Identification (SNI)
Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA)
U.S. Customs Service Traceability Pilot
Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act
Government and Public Sector Resources
- Driving the Success of U.S. Government Programs and Services Using GS1 Standards
- From Port to Port: Moving Products Across Borders with Greater Visibility and Efficiency
- Department of Defense (DOD) Unique Identification Requirements (GS1 US Members-only, technical document)
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Unique Identification Requirements (GS1 US Members-only, technical document)