Gs1 Slovakia

What Gs1 Slovakia does

GS1 Slovakia (legally GS1 SLOVAKIA – Združenie) is a private nonprofit association founded in 1994 and headquartered in Žilina, operating as the sole licensed member organization of the international GS1 network in Slovakia. Its function is to manage GS1 identification standards on Slovak territory — registering and assigning globally unique product identifiers (GTIN/EAN-13/EAN-8), location numbers (GLN), and serial shipping container codes (SSCC), alongside associated data carriers (GS1-128, GS1 DataMatrix, GS1 Digital Link QR, ITF-14, and RFID/EPC). The organization serves all legal entities requiring product, location, or logistics-unit identification — from individual entrepreneurs to multinational manufacturers — across retail/consumer goods, healthcare/pharmaceuticals, logistics and transport, and wholesale/distribution. Its customer base exceeds 5,000 users in Slovakia and includes major Slovak enterprises that also serve on its governance bodies, such as COOP Jednota, Slovnaft, BILLA, dm drogerie markt, Heineken Slovensko, Nestlé Slovensko, TESCO STORES SR, Kofola, and ST. NICOLAUS.

The core product surface is built around a self-service web platform called EANonline (eanonline.gs1sk.org), which enables barcode registration, generation, and product data management, plus supporting tools: a free online barcode generator, check digit and dimension calculators, GMN and Master UDI-DI calculators, and the Verified by GS1 lookup service powered by the global Global Registry Platform (GRP). Beyond the digital channel, GS1 Slovakia operates the Centre for Education and Innovation (CVI), a physical facility in Žilina featuring interactive retail, logistics, healthcare, and label printing/verification zones used for workshops, university visits, and certified barcode verification services. It also runs the GS1 Academy (in-person and webinar courses on GS1 Basic, Logistics, EANonline, 2D transition, Healthcare, UDI, and Print & Design), resells NiceLabel label design software, and delivers barcode quality verification and label printing services. On the data-exchange side, SYNFONY/GDSN enables standardized product catalog sharing across trading partners.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual recurring user fees tiered by company revenue (from Finstat data) and number of assigned GS1 keys — ranging from €19/year (revenue under €70,000, up to 10 GLNs) up to €3,787/year (revenue above €350M, 100,000+ identifiers). Additional streams include one-time registration fees for new barcode prefixes, professional services training fees, NiceLabel software licenses (€290-€2,190 perpetual), a €200 annual association membership fee (separate from the GS1 user fee), a certified partner program (€400 first year, €200 renewals), and custom enterprise training. Distribution combines direct self-service registration through EANonline with field sales via the Academy, CVI facility, six certified technology and implementation partners (EDITEL, GRiT, KODYS SOLUTIONS, ORIWIN, SLUNO, ONDRÁŠEK Slovakia), and participation in industry events such as GS1 MEET, Tech Day, and the annual General Assembly.

Name

Gs1 Slovakia

Legal name

GS1 SLOVAKIA - Združenie

Website

https://www.gs1sk.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GS1 Slovakia is the sole licensed GS1 registration body in Slovakia, assigning globally unique product (GTIN), location (GLN), and shipment (SSCC) identifiers to more than 5,000 Slovak businesses across retail, healthcare, logistics, and wholesale, via the EANonline portal, Academy training, and a certified partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Barcode and Product Identification Standards

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Packaging and Labeling Services (561910)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Training & Competency Programs for GxP Compliance (HLAGAKAM)

Keywords

• Barcode registration
• GS1 standards
• Product identification
• Barcode verification
• Supply chain data synchronization

Headquarters

HQ city

Zilina

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Annual GS1 System User Fee: Annual fee for use of GS1 standards system, charged based on company revenue tier and number of assigned unique identification numbers (GS1 prefix range + GTIN-8, GLN, EAN-13PH). Fee tiers range from €19 to €3,787 per year depending on revenue (from under €70,000 to over €350,000,000) and barcode count (from 10 to over 100,000 identifiers). Fee is invoiced annually in January.
2. Barcode Registration and Services: One-time registration fee for new GS1 users covering initial barcode prefix allocation. Additional fees for services such as barcode quality verification, label printing, and software (NiceLabel).
3. Training and Education Services: GS1 Academy offers various training courses including GS1 Basic, GS1 in Logistics, EANonline, 2D codes transition, Healthcare, UDI, and Print&Design. Also offers customized professional training tailored to specific areas.
4. NiceLabel Software Sales: Sales of NiceLabel Designer Express (€290) and Designer Pro (€590–€2,190) software licenses for barcode label design and printing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

GS1 Slovakia is the sole licensed organization authorized to register companies in the global GS1 system and to assign GS1 identification numbers (GTIN/EAN, GLN, SSCC) and barcodes on Slovak territory. It operates the EANonline web portal for self-service registration, barcode and pallet-label generation, and product data management, complemented by barcode quality verification and printing services, SYNFONY/GDSN product data synchronization, Verified by GS1 lookups, GS1 Digital Link QR services, Akadémia GS1 training courses, the Education and Innovation Centre (CVI), and certified resale of NiceLabel label design software.

Product overview

GS1 Slovakia operates the GS1 standards system — a suite of products and services centered on barcode-based identification, data capture, and data sharing across supply chains. Its core offerings include EANonline (a web portal for barcode registration, generation, and product data management), the Generátor čiarových kódov (free online barcode generator for GS1 DataMatrix, GS1-128, QR/GS1 Digital Link, and ITF-14), and Verified by GS1 (product information lookup via the Global Registry Platform). GS1 Slovakia also provides barcode quality verification, barcode printing services, and resells NiceLabel label design software. On the education side, it operates the Akadémia GS1 Slovakia (training courses and webinars) and the Centrum pre vzdelávanie a inovácie (an interactive education and innovation center). For product data exchange, SYNFONY enables GDSN-based synchronization, while GS1 Digital Link QR codes connect physical products to online information. Supporting tools include online calculators for check digits, barcode dimensions, GMN, and Master UDI-DI.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Centrum pre vzdelávanie a inovácie (CVI): Education and Innovation Centre - a modern concept for education and qualification enhancement in automatic identification combined with GS1 standards
• Akadémia GS1 Slovakia
• EANonline

Products and services

• EANonline Self-service online web portal for GS1 user registration, GTIN/EAN and GLN barcode generation, SSCC pallet label creation, product data management, and publication of product data to GDSN/SYNFONY. Designed for any Slovak business needing GS1 identifiers, from sole proprietors to large enterprises.
• GS1 Barcode Registration (GTIN, GLN, SSCC) Registration and ongoing allocation of GS1 identification numbers and barcodes for the Slovak market, including GTIN (EAN-13, EAN-8), GLN (location numbers), SSCC (logistics units), and related carrier formats such as GS1-128 and ITF-14. Sold to any Slovak legal entity requiring unique product, company, or logistics-unit identification.
• Barcode Quality Verification Certified verification service that assesses barcode print quality, size, placement, and ISO compliance using specialised verification equipment and trained personnel at the Education and Innovation Centre. Targeted at manufacturers, label printers, and brand owners needing ISO/IEC barcode conformance certification.
• Barcode Printing Service Print-on-demand barcode label service for products, cartons, and pallets, including backup labels with Z-backup marking, delivered through the Education and Innovation Centre (CVI) in Žilina. Targeted at companies needing short-run or one-off compliant labels.
• SYNFONY (GDSN Product Data Synchronization) Product data management and Global Data Synchronization Network solution enabling B2B and B2C exchange of standardised product data via GS1-certified electronic catalogs, allowing brand owners to share product information digitally with trading partners. Targeted at manufacturers and brand owners serving retailers through GDSN.
• Verified by GS1 Public lookup service backed by the Global Registry Platform (GRP) that enables traders, online marketplaces, and end consumers to verify product and company information directly from brand owners. Targeted at online marketplaces, retailers, regulators, and consumers verifying product authenticity.
• Akadémia GS1 Slovakia (Training Academy) Structured training and education covering GS1 standards, barcode creation, EANonline, 2D code transition, healthcare/UDI, logistics, EDI, and print & design, delivered as webinars, in-person sessions, and customised on-site training. Targeted at member companies, supply-chain and IT staff, and label designers.
• Education and Innovation Centre (CVI) Modern educational and demonstration facility in Žilina with interactive retail, logistics, healthcare, and label printing/verification zones, offering workshops, practical demonstrations, and visits for students, professionals, and partner companies. Targeted at trainees, university groups, and corporate visitors.
• NiceLabel Label Design Software NiceLabel Designer Express (€290) and Designer Pro (€590–€2,190) label design and printing software sold by GS1 Slovakia as a certified reseller, enabling companies to design and print compliant barcode labels for products, cartons, and pallets. Targeted at manufacturers, warehouses, and label designers of all sizes.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 1 billion products are marked with unique GS1 identifiers globally, with billions of barcodes scanned daily.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EDITELcoreTechnology or IntegrationEDITEL is an international EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) service provider, operating in Austria (headquarters), Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Croatia, and Poland, with franchise partners across Europe. As a certified GS1 Slovakia partner, EDITEL specializes in optimizing supply chain processes through electronic document exchange. It is the preferred EDI partner for many international companies.
• GRiTcoreTechnology or IntegrationGRiT provides comprehensive solutions in development, consulting, and implementation of document digitization, logistics solutions (warehouse management systems), and related services for companies across Europe. Since 1992, GRiT has been a leader in EDI provision in the Czech market, with three branches in Brno, Opava, and Nitra.
• KODYS SOLUTIONS®coreTechnology or IntegrationKODYS SOLUTIONS® is a leading systems integrator in automatic identification and mobile applications for logistics, manufacturing, and retail. Since 1995, it has built on innovation, customer approach, and comprehensive solutions. It is part of the IBCS Group, one of Europe's largest AutoID technology suppliers.
• ORIWINcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerORIWIN is a Slovak consulting and project company that has been a leader in process integration for more than 18 years. Key benefits include proprietary IT products and solutions. The company has successfully completed projects in government, industrial manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, utilities, and other sectors. Its products have received many prestigious awards.
• SLUNOcoreTechnology or IntegrationSLUNO is a project-driven company providing IT and consulting services for commerce, logistics, and distribution. It specializes in optimizing management procedures, business processes, and logistics operations with a primary focus on efficient IT use in retail. It has been helping retail chains succeed for over 30 years, serving the Visegrád Four countries and other European nations.
• ONDRÁŠEK Slovakia, s.r.o.coreTechnology or IntegrationONDRÁŠEK Slovakia is the official Slovak partner of Markem-Imaje (one of the world's largest inkjet printer manufacturers). The company sells marking equipment for labeling individual products, cartons, and pallets. It is one of the largest suppliers of these technologies in all production sectors in Slovakia, offering solutions for all types of applications through a comprehensive technology portfolio.
• ATOZ GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerATOZ Group has specialized in B2B communication since 1993. It publishes professional magazines linked with newsletters, news websites, and social networks, and organizes congresses and events for professionals from various fields.
• M KREOminorGTM or Marketing PartnerM KREO is a communication agency focused on marketing, graphic design, websites, copywriting, and promotional items. It handles marketing strategy design, creative concept and visuals, through to final execution and distribution, and produces quality video and animation content.
• OBALOVÝ INSTITUT SYBAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOBALOVÝ INSTITUT SYBA unites and advocates for all packaging users and packaging technology professionals (e-shops, food, beverage, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical manufacturers, packaging material producers, logistics companies). It provides 100% packaging consulting and education services, and organizes the prestigious and certified 'OBAL ROKU' (Package of the Year) competition.
• GS1 (International Organization), BrusselscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGS1 Slovakia is a member organization of the international GS1 (GS1 AISBL) headquartered at Avenue Louise 523, BE 1050 Brussels. GS1 is a neutral standardization organization that has helped companies do business globally for more than 50 years. GS1 Slovakia manages the GS1 system in Slovakia under the GS1 Operational Manual, pays annual fees, participates in General Assemblies, and nominates candidates to the GS1 Management Board.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• GS1 Czech Republic: Slovakia's closest geographic and structural peer — another small Central European GS1 member organization issuing GTIN/GLN/SSCC codes under the same global license model, with overlapping retail/CEE customer base (e.g., BILLA, COOP, dm drogerie markt operate across both markets).
• GS1 Austria: Austrian GS1 member organization with the same GS1 standards portfolio, EANonline-equivalent self-service, training academy and partner program structure — directly comparable operating model in a similar-sized market with strong CEE supply-chain overlap.
• GS1 Hungary: Hungarian GS1 member organization delivering identical barcode registration, training and certification services in another Visegrád market with comparable regulatory environment and overlapping enterprise customers.
• GS1 Poland: Larger Visegrád GS1 member organization with the same operating model — useful for benchmarking scale, training revenue and partner channel development relative to a Central European peer of similar regulatory profile.

Broad incumbents

• GS1 Germany: The largest and most mature GS1 member organization globally — sets practical operating standards within the GS1 federation that smaller MOs like Slovakia follow. Comparable offering at vastly greater scale.
• GS1 UK: Mature Western European GS1 member organization running barcode registration, healthcare UDI, training and GDSN services — same product portfolio as GS1 Slovakia but with a much larger enterprise base and more developed digital channels.
• GS1 Netherlands: Highly digitized GS1 member organization with advanced EANonline-equivalent self-service tools — comparable product set and a benchmark for what GS1 Slovakia's platform could evolve into.

Emerging players

• 1WorldSync: A leading GDSN-certified data pool competing with SYNFONY for product data synchronization workloads. Directly comparable technology layer that GS1 Slovakia's SYNFONY offering competes against for enterprise B2B/B2C data exchange contracts.
• Atrify: Specialized GDSN data pool and product-content management platform — overlapping SYNFONY/GDSN value proposition and competing for the same manufacturer/retailer data synchronization spend in CEE markets.

Others

• EDITEL: A core Certified Partner of GS1 Slovakia providing EDI/B2B integration services across CEE — adjacent enabler whose growth directly amplifies GS1 Slovakia's adoption in EDI-driven supply chains.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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