GS1 is a global organization with an integrated system of standards that provides accurate identification of products and locations through the use of standards, barcodes and Electronic Product Code/Radio Frequency Identification (EPC/RFID) tags. The GS1 System can play a vital role in product recalls, because it enables product traceability. GS1 standards make traceability systems possible on a global scale across the supply chain.
Website: http://www.gs1.org/