There is an increasing demand for data, which is why GS1 Data Source is updated (released) four times a year. For example, we make changes to validations, entry instructions, attributes or codes.
We publish what the changes will be well in advance so that you can prepare for them (publication date). From the production date the changes are effective and data must be recorded and received according to the rules and instructions in effect at that time.
The 2025 release planning:
| Release | Publication date | Production date |
| 2025 - Release 4 (3.1.33) | 8 September 2025 | 15 November 2025 |
| 2026 - Release 1 (3.1.34) | 15 December 2026 | 21 February 2026 |
| 2026 - Release 2 (3.1.35) | 9 March 2026 | 16 May 2026 |
| 2026 - Release 3 (3.1.36) | 15 June 2026 | 22 August 2026 |
| 2026 - Release 4 (3.1.37) | 7 September 2026 | 14 November 2026 |