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Our history
Since its creation in 1994, GS1 Mauritius has been helping businesses to refine and streamline their supply chains. Some key dates in our history:
2020
Dr Yousouf Ismaël is appointed as Director and Chief Executive OfficerMrs Namita Jagarnath Hardowar is the new ChairpersonNew directors join GS1 MauritiusSince March 2020, GS1 Mauritius provides its services online due to COVID-192019
GS1 Mauritius celebrates its Silver Jubilee by organising several events
The Retail Committee revamped
Brochures and corporate video revamped to showcase all opportunities
Extension of collaboration with public authorities to also support Rodriguans SMEs
2018
GS1 Mauritius collaborated with SME Mauritius and SFWF, which provide financial schemes to SMEs to acquire GS1 Barcodes
GS1 Mauritius joined the GS1 Sub Sahara Committee
Special Variable Measure reserved for retailers, supermarkets and hypermarkets
2017
1st Board of Directors constituted for GS1(MAURITIUS) Ltd
Fee structure reviewed to better cater for MSMEs
Introduction of Consultancy Services
Marketing Campaigns extended to Healthcare operators
2016
Launch of GS1 Mauritius website as per the GS1 Branding
Introduction of Bespoke training as per client's requirements
Incorporation of GS1(MAURITIUS) LTD as a separate legal entity on 16th November 2016
2015
Introduction of a Membership Certificate - the proof that the member is the unique authorised licensee of the barcodes allocated to him
A second staff of GS1 Mauritius is accredited as Trainer in GS1 Standards by MQA
Undertake Marketing Campaigns to create awareness on GS1 Barcodes and Endless Opportunities with GS1 Standards
Assistance to members to assign their Global Location Numbers, as a first step to Traceability
2014
Creation of a Retail Committee comprising of supermarkets
2013
Develop close collaboration with supermarkets to ensure efficient adoption of GS1 Standards in the retail supply chain
2012
GS1 Mauritius has its first Mauritius Qualifications Authority (MQA) Approved Trainer in GS1 Standards, a premier in Mauritius
Introduction of MQA Approved Training: 'Basic Principles of GS1 and Barcoding', delivered on a monthly basis
2011
Consolidation of Technical Support by introducing GS1 Mauritius own technical documents
Due its success in 2009, GS1 Mauritius again collaborates with GS1 South Africa to organise a series of activities comprising of a workshop on 'GS1 Standards and Product Traceability' and on-site visits to companies
2010
First company in Agricultural sector applying for a Global Company Prefix
First UPC Code allocated
2009
GS1 Mauritius organises a series of activities in collaboration with GS1 South Africa, namely a workshop on 'GS1 Standards and Product Traceability' and on-site visits to companies
2006
Introduction of a smaller fee for companies having an Annual Turnover less than Rs 1M
First company in Construction sector applies for a Global Company Prefix
2005
List of all members sent to GEPIR, with quarterly updates up to now
EAN Mauritius undergoes rebranding to GS1 Mauritius in line with global initiative to reflect one global organisation, one global system and one global standard
First company in Apparel sector applies for a Global Company Prefix
2004
Workshop on 'La codification des produits et l’utilisation des standards EAN.UCC' in collaboration with Gencod EAN France
2001
EAN Mauritius issues Variable Product Code to companies requiring a code for products which vary in weight
1998
First company in Healthcare sector applies for a Global Company Prefix
1994
EAN Mauritius was formed
70 Prefixes were allocated