Retail CGP Knowledge Centre

GS1 Ireland helps the FMCG & Food industry manage the increasing transparency and sustainability demands of shoppers.

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Brand & product information

Scan to access comprehensive product information including lifestyle, usage instructions, nutritional values and traceability details with confidence.

Regulation & legislation

Adapt to changing regulatory demands (e.g. Digital Product Passport, Extended Producer Responsibility and EU labelling requirements) in real-time, without having to alter your physical packaging.

Accessibility

Provide blind and partially sighted people with improved access to product information and allergens for a more inclusive shopping experience.

Allergens & ingredients

Scan to get instant access to vital allergen information.

Traceability

Enhance supply chain traceability by capturing and sharing the complete story of your product’s provenance and ethical sourcing.

Authentication & anti-counterfeiting

Build consumer trust, combat counterfeiting and protect your brand integrity by verifying product authenticity. Support lifetime guarantees and returns.

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Sustainability & recycling

Scan to access detailed and location specific recycling instructions, promoting green credentials and enabling consumers to drive positive change through sustainable purchasing decisions.

Smart packaging

Overcome limitations on the size of product labels by enabling consumers to scan and access a wealth of product and brand information.

Digital product passport

Smarter QR codes link a physical product and unique identifier to online Digital Product Passport to allow selling cross-borders.

Offers & promotions

Increase your brand loyalty by engaging, exciting and inspiring your customers with personalised experiences.

Health & nutrition

Include easily accessible, comprehensive, product-specific details that help improve consumer wellbeing and lifestyle.

Recipes & inspiration

Create a lasting bond with your customers by giving them new ways to enjoy your product or inspiring them with other products in your range.

Waste reduction

Get real-time information on stock levels, expiry dates, sales volumes and more, for more accurate forecasting and waste reduction.

Inventory management

Track product and stock information with granular detail through warehouses and storefronts.

Expired stock management

Track product and stock information with granular detail through warehouses and storefronts.

Returns management

React swiftly to potential safety issues, block potentially harmful products at POS, precisely identify affected products for targeted recalls and communicate vital safety alerts more effectively.

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Sustainability & recycling

Provide consumers with location specific recycling instructions, while also being able to track product lifecycles through to Digital Deposit Return Schemes and other circular economy initiatives.

Digital product passport

Smarter QR codes link a physical product and unique identifier to online Digital Product Passport to allow selling cross-borders.

Traceability

Capture and share information on the provenance of your products and use serialised codes to track them through the supply chain for enhanced traceability.

Regulation & legislation

Adapt to changing regulatory demands (e.g. Digital Product Passports, Extended Producer Responsibility and EU labelling requirements) in real-time, without having to alter your physical packaging.