GS1 Polska

What GS1 Polska does

GS1 Polska, operating legally as Fundacja GS1 Polska, is the official Polish member organization of the global GS1 network headquartered at GS1 AISBL in Brussels. Founded in 1990 and based in Poznań, it is the sole authorized issuer in Poland of globally unique identification identifiers — including GTIN/EAN (with the Polish prefix 590), GLN, SSCC, and UDI codes — required for product scanning, retail integration, e-commerce listings, logistics tracking, and medical-device compliance under the EU MDR regulation. The organization's technical scope spans 1D and 2D barcode symbologies (including the global transition to GS1 QR codes), RFID/EPC, EDI, GDSN, and EPCIS, delivered through platforms such as MojeGS1 (member self-service) and eProdukty (product database), alongside the Akademia Cyfryzacji e-learning platform.

GS1 Polska serves Polish manufacturers, brand owners, retailers, logistics providers, and healthcare organizations, with named case-study users including Grupa Żywiec, Grupa Raben, Omnipack, Polska Spółka Gazownictwa, UCK WUM, and Carrefour Polska. Its revenue model is built on tiered membership: a registration fee plus an annual fee that scales with each participant's prior-year revenue, supplemented by barcode quality verification services priced per code (PLN 60–160), training and consulting, and distribution of LEI identifiers for legal entities. Additional revenue lines include Verified by GS1 brand-authentication services on partner marketplaces, ESG Tools for SMEs, and integration services aligned with Poland's mandatory KSeF national e-invoice system via the Comarch partnership.

The organization runs a Partner Program for Solution Providers (Comarch, Hadatap, METRO, Allegro) that embeds GS1 standards and identifiers inside ERP, marketplace, and EDI stacks. Recognition includes Forbes Diamonds 2026 in Poland. Headcount is reported at 11–50 employees, consistent with a national standards-body footprint rather than a high-headcount service operator.

Name

GS1 Polska

Legal name

Fundacja GS1 Polska

Website

https://gs1pl.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GS1 Polska is the official Polish member of the global GS1 network, issuing GTIN/EAN and related identifiers to manufacturers, retailers, logistics providers, and healthcare organizations. It earns revenue from tiered membership fees, barcode verification, training, and partner-integrated services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Poznan

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. GS1 System Membership Fees: Companies pay registration fees (based on number of codes needed for unit/logistic packages/locations) and annual fees (based on company revenue from previous year). This is the primary revenue stream supporting the organization.
2. Barcode Verification Services: GS1 Polska provides paid verification services for barcode quality including EAN-13, EAN-8, ITF-14 (135 PLN per code for non-members), GS1-128 (160 PLN), and 2D codes (90 PLN). First 2 codes per year are free for GS1 members.
3. Training and Education: E-learning courses and webinars on GS1 standards, digitization, and implementation. Some courses are free, others may have fees.
4. LEI (Legal Entity Identifier) Distribution: GS1 Polska assigns LEI numbers for legal entities, which may involve fees.
5. ESG Tools and Services: Free ESG tools for SMEs including carbon footprint calculators and reporting tools.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

GS1 Polska (Fundacja GS1 Polska) is the sole official issuer in Poland of GS1 identification numbers — primarily GTIN/EAN barcodes (Polish prefix 590), GLN location numbers, SSCC logistics labels, UDI codes for medical devices, and LEI codes. It administers these numbers through the MojeGS1 self-service platform and supports adoption with barcode quality verification (per ISO/ANSI standards), corporate consulting, training via the Akademia Cyfryzacji, the eProdukty product database, the GLOBloc label generator, and ESG reporting tools for SMEs.

Product overview

GS1 Polska operates as the Polish member organization of GS1, a global standards body. The portfolio centers on identification standards and data sharing infrastructure for supply chains. Core offerings include GTIN/EAN barcode numbers (the primary product), GLN location numbers, SSCC logistics labels, UDI for medical devices, and LEI for legal entities. These are managed through the MojeGS1 platform and visualized using tools like the check digit calculator and GLOBloc label generator. The eProdukty platform enables product data verification against the GS1 Global Registry, while Verified by GS1 addresses e-commerce data quality. Supporting services include barcode quality verification, professional consulting, training (via Akademia Cyfryzacji), and ESG reporting tools for SMEs. The Partner Program connects participants with vetted solution providers for GS1-compatible software and hardware.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MojeGS1: Platform for GS1 participants to manage their GTIN codes, product data, and barcode assignments.
• eProdukty
• Akademia Cyfryzacji GS1 Polska
• Verified by GS1

Products and services

• MojeGS1 Platform Web-based platform for GS1 System participants to generate and manage identification numbers (GTIN, GLN, SSCC, UDI) and barcode labels, and to manage product data.
• eProdukty Product database platform enabling verification of EAN codes (GTIN), product information, and manufacturer/brand owner data lookup.
• Akademia Cyfryzacji GS1 Polska E-learning platform offering online courses, webinars, knowledge base, and digital maturity assessment tools for GS1 standards education.
• Verified by GS1 Global solution enabling brand owners and data recipients to verify product identity by querying the GS1 Global Registry, addressing data quality issues in e-commerce.
• Kalkulator cyfry kontrolnej (Check Digit Calculator) Online check digit calculator for validating the accuracy of GS1 identification numbers.
• Kalkulator Basic UDI-DI Calculator tool for determining Basic UDI-DI for medical devices, supporting MDR compliance.
• GTIN (kod EAN) Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) / EAN barcode numbers assigned by GS1 Polska, the sole official source in Poland, used for unique product identification.
• GLN (numer lokalizacji) Global Location Number — a 13-digit identifier serving as an access key to partner and location data including physical addresses, location type, and contact information.
• SSCC (etykieta logistyczna GS1) Serial Shipping Container Code and GS1 logistics label standard for identifying shipments and logistics units throughout the supply chain.
• UDI (identyfikacja wyrobów medycznych) Unique Device Identification system for medical devices, supporting MDR regulatory compliance for manufacturers.
• LEI (Legal Entity Identifier) Legal Entity Identifier — a 20-character alphanumeric code used for identifying legal entities in financial transactions.
• Weryfikacja jakości kodów GS1 (Barcode Quality Verification) Quality verification services for GS1 barcodes (1D and 2D) and logistics labels, including assessment against ANSI methodology and ISO standards.
• Konsultacje firmowe (Corporate Consulting) Customized consulting services for companies implementing GS1 standards in their business processes.
• Szkolenia GS1 (GS1 Training) Training programs including e-learning courses and webinars covering GS1 standards and their application across industries.
• Narzędzia ESG (ESG Tools for SMEs) ESG reporting tools and carbon footprint calculators for SMEs to support sustainable development activities and reporting.
• GLOBloc Online platform for barcode generation and label creation based on GS1 standards.
• Program Partnerski Dostawców Rozwiązań (Solution Provider Partner Program) Partner program connecting GS1 participants with verified solution providers offering GS1-compatible software, hardware, and consulting services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Registration completed within 3 business days after payment confirmation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature14 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Comarch S.A.coreTechnology or IntegrationComarch EDI is a member of GS1 Polska for many years. Their collaboration based on GS1 standards has led to popularization of EDI communication implementations among business partners in Poland on a wide scale. Using GS1-compliant message specifications in the Comarch EDI platform allows fast and cost-effective connection of new business partners to the EDI family now numbering several thousand companies. The upcoming mandatory KSeF (National e-Invoice System) in Poland will strengthen this trend.
• Hadatap Sp. z o.o.coreTechnology or IntegrationHadatap has been a member of GS1 from the beginning of its existence. Close collaboration ensures their clients receive solutions based on the highest standards, including RFID tag encoding rules with GS1-compliant numbers. Hadatap is a Solution Provider offering tailored solutions, starting with process analysis to solve problems, streamline processes, and reduce costs.
• AllegrocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAllegro uses Verified by GS1 solution enabling faster and better online shopping experience. The partnership enables verification of product data on Poland's largest marketplace.
• METROcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMETRO uses GS1 standards for product data quality and verification, supporting their operations as a major wholesale retailer.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• GS1 US: Largest GS1 national organization globally serving US companies. Same business model with broader product portfolio and larger member base; serves as the benchmark for organizational scale and product breadth in the GS1 network.
• GS1 Germany: German national member organization of GS1, providing identical barcode issuance, verification, and standards services to German companies. Most direct structural peer with significantly larger market scale than GS1 Polska.
• GS1 France: French national GS1 member organization offering GTIN, GLN, and other standards to French companies. Operates identical business model, member-funded revenue structure, and standards dissemination approach to GS1 Polska.
• GS1 UK: UK national GS1 member organization providing barcode and supply chain standards services. Closely comparable in product offerings, member-funded revenue model, and approach to supporting retail, healthcare, and logistics verticals.
• GS1 Netherlands:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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