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Since forming in the 1970s, the organisation that is now GS1 New Zealand has been helping businesses to refine and streamline their supply chains.
GS1 New Zealand has achieved many notable milestones throughout history, including:
Year | Event/Milestone |
1974 | First live barcode scan in the world - Wrigley's Juicy Fruit chewing gum |
1979 | Grocery leaders form New Zealand Product Numbering Council, later becomes GS1 New Zealand |
1981 | New Zealand becomes 16th country member of what is now called GS1 |
1983 | New Zealand's first "live" barcode scanning at a Napier's Taradale New World |
1984 | The ITF-14 barcode for use on outer packaging of products is launched |
1986 | GS1 New Zealand membership reaches 1,000 companies |
1989 | GS1-128 barcode for identifying pallets and cartons introduced |
1993 | 85% of all groceries sold in New Zealand are scanned at point of sale |
1994 | New Zealand's first barcode testing service launched |
2001 | Major New Zealand supermarket companies adopt mandatory barcode verification for products |
2005 | EAN and UCC merge to form GS1 |
2005 | EPC/RFID launched |
2009 | New Zealand CEO appointed to GS1 Global Advisory Council |
2010 | Scanning in 150 countries - 5 billion "beeps" globally every day |
2012 | Product Recall launched |
2013 | NZBN partnership with GS1 New Zealand |
2014 | DHB National Catalogue launched based on GS1 standards |
2015 | GS1 New Zealand supports over 5,000 members |
2019 | GS1 New Zealand celebrates 40 year anniversary |
2019 | GS1 New Zealand launches redesigned website |
2019 | GS1 Auckland office relocates to Freemans Bay, Auckland |