GS1 Ireland provides licenses of unique numbers to identify everything from products to people to places. These numbers are used for barcodes, RFID tags, in electronic communications and for data synchronisation.

On joining GS1 Ireland you will be given a GS1 global company prefix. This is a unique number that makes your company, and each of its products, instantly recognisable and unmistakable to your customers (and their customers) around the globe.

By using your company prefix you will be able to create unique numbers to barcode products.

Each member receives:

• Unique GS1 company prefix. 
• Comfort in knowing that the numbers you assign to your products, people or locations are Globally unique.
• Helpdesk Support.
• Online tools to help you create, store and allocate numbers, directory to help you find solution providers, and an opportunity to get involved in special interest and technical Work groups.
• Implementation manuals to assist in the use of the GS1 system.
• Three editions annually of the GS1 Ireland “Global Standard” magazine to keep you up-to-date with new standards and services.
• Access to Professional Services such as consulting and training. 
• All members are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting.

There are also huge potential benefits for your business:

• Better customer service by speeding up delivery times, continuous replenishment and ensuring predictable stock availability.
• Increased sales by reducing or eliminating out-of-stock situations.
• More efficient business systems through the automation of key processes and access to real-time information.
• Improved return on investment by reducing inventory holdings and associated costs.
• Greater productivity due to improved tracking of stocks and materials, which reduces administration time and costs.
• Traceability, where the life history of any item can be tracked, enabling product recalls to be targeted accurately and problems traced back to the source.
• Faster Order to Cash Cycle.

How do I join?

You can join GS1 Ireland today using the online application form or print one of the attached application forms and send it back to us.

You will need the following information to complete the form:

• A copy of your CRO number (if applicable)
• VAT Number
• Credit card or debit card details
• Direct Debit Mandate (Original must be posted to GS1 Ireland)

	Existing Member Application Form
	New Member Application Form