A GS1 Company Prefix is the foundation for identifying products and locations. It is a globally unique number licensed by GS1 US for your company only. GS1 US is the only authorized provider of globally unique GS1 Company Prefixes for businesses based in the United States. Using GS1 Company Prefixes ensures that your products and locations are associated with unique numbers anywhere in the world. To start the application process and get a GS1 Company Prefix, click here.

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