GS1 COMPLIANCE WITH PACKING, PACKAGING AND LABELLING

Document Location: Packaging - Labelling Guidance 

Alternate Name: Supply Forum Presentation by Patrick Adler, Logistic Specialist, UNICEF Supply Division

Date Document Last Updated: November 2, 2023

Publisher: Grocery Standards 1 (GS1)

Date Uploaded to Website: June 3, 2023

Overview

This presentation outlines the technical specification for packing, packaging, and labeling requirements to strengthen UNICEF’s supply chain through compliance with the Global Standards Organization (GS1). The document outlines the updated GS1 specifications that are now needed by UNICEF. The document details how suppliers should make adjustments in their supply chain process to accommodate for this update, and outlines changes to  label requirements on inbound/outbound POs at various packaging levels, as well as highlighting financial penalties for non-compliance. Suppliers should submit label samples before packing and shipping. Label templates provided and various documents, templates and contact emails are available to help support suppliers with compliance.

All suppliers should review this presentation and be aware of compliance requirements before shipping their products to UNICEF.  

Link to Document

GS1 compliance with Packing, Packaging and Labelling