GS1 Kenya Membership

Membership & Benefits

Becoming a member of GS1 Kenya opens the door to a world of opportunity, efficiency, and global market access. Whether you are a small business or a large enterprise, GS1 membership empowers you with trusted identification tools and industry standards that streamline operations, improve visibility, and enable seamless trade locally and internationally.

Membership Includes

• Unique GS1 Company Prefix with a Membership Certificate
• Access to the Self-Service Portal
• Licensing of GTINs, GLNs, and other GS1 identifiers
• Barcode generation and downloads
• Verified product visibility across the GS1 registry platforms. Verified by GS1 and Hakikisha Bidhaa Platform
• Ongoing support, Expert guidance, education, and updates

Key Benefits of GS1 Kenya Membership

Access to the GS1 Global System

• Receive a GS1 Company Prefix to generate GTINs (barcodes) that are accepted by retailers, distributors, and marketplaces worldwide
• Ensure your products meet global retail and e-commerce requirements
• Comply with international retail and logistics standards for product identification and traceability

Self-Service Portal Access

• Enjoy 24/7 access to GS1 Kenya's intuitive Self-Service Portal
• Manage your GTINs and barcodes
• Register and update product details
• Access barcode images and documentation

Training & Capacity Building

• Access expert-led training, workshops, and webinars on GS1 standards
• Learn barcode best practices and digital commerce integration
• Stay informed on global trends in identification, traceability, and data management

Technical Support & Advisory

• Get personalized support from GS1 Kenya experts
• Generate barcodes correctly
• Integrate GS1 standards into your operations
• Navigate product registration and retail compliance

Credibility & Trust

• Gain credibility with retailers, regulators, and trade partners
• Use officially licensed GS1 barcodes
• Avoid fake, duplicate, or blacklisted barcodes
• Prevent product delisting or rejection

Verified Product Visibility

• Your product data is verified and accessed across GS1 global registry platforms
• Verified by GS1: The global product registry used by retailers worldwide
• Hakikisha Bidhaa: GS1 Kenya's local product verification platform
• Ensure your products are globally discoverable and locally verifiable

Who Should Join?

GS1 Kenya supports organizations across various sectors, including: