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GS1 Architectural Principles Archive

The architectural principles that underpin the GS1 system.

The latest version (currently version 4.0.0) is always available at https://ref.gs1.org/architecture/principles/. Permanent links to specific versions are listed below.

Version 2.1.1
Published October 2015
https://ref.gs1.org/architecture/principles/2.1.1/
Version 3.0.0
Published 24 May 2016
https://ref.gs1.org/architecture/principles/3.0.0/
Version 4.0.0
Published June 2020
https://ref.gs1.org/architecture/principles/4.0.0/