What is GPC?

Modified on Fri, 30 Aug at 3:04 PM

The GS1 Global Product Classification (GPC) is a system that gives both sides of trading partner relationship a common language for grouping products in the same way. It ensures that products are classified correctly and uniformly, everywhere in the world. The term “product” as used throughout this guide refers mainly to physical products; however GPC is expanding into services as well.


The business objectives of GPC are to:
  • Support buying programs by allowing buyers to pre-select groups of applicable products 
  • Provide a common language for category management, thus speeding up reaction to consumer needs 
  • Be a key enabler of the Global Data Synchronisation Network 
  • To be a Pivotal classification system between the information exchange parties

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