EPCIS Events
The global standard connecting data, products and traceability
EPCIS Events are the global standard developed by GS1 that enables the structured and secure recording and sharing of what happens to a product throughout its lifecycle. From manufacturing to recycling, each event brings transparency and trust to the supply chain, facilitating traceability, interoperability between systems, and decision-making based on real data.
About
What are EPCIS events?
EPCIS (Electronic Product Code Information Services) events are standardised digital records that document what happens to a product, when, where and why throughout its entire lifecycle. Each event represents a real action and is structured according to the GS1 EPCIS 2.0 international standard.
Thanks to this model, different organisations can share information in an interoperable, secure and verifiable way, creating a common language to describe product traceability.
In addition, EPCIS events are a key part of the Digital Product Passport, as they provide the operational layer of traceability that shows what actually happens to a product at each stage of its life cycle.
Key Capabilities
EPCIS & CircularPass
In the context of CircularPass,
EPCIS events enable:
Digitally record product operations and movements
Ensure transparency and trust among all actors in the chain
Facilitate automatic audits, circularity checks, and ESG reporting
Comply with the traceability requirements of the EPD framework
How it works
How do EPCIS events work?
EPCIS events operate on a simple principle: every relevant action that occurs with a product generates a digital event. These events are collected, validated and shared among the various participants in the supply chain, creating continuous and reliable traceability.
It all starts when a product is created, transformed or moved within the ecosystem. At that moment, an EPCIS-compatible system generates an event describing what has happened. That event is recorded in a standardised format, ensuring that any other organisation can interpret and verify it in the same way.
Event capture
An action or change — such as manufacturing, shipping, receiving or recycling — is recorded as a digital event, creating a precise record of what happens to the product.
Validation and storage
The event is validated according to the GS1 EPCIS 2.0 standard and securely stored, ensuring that the information is consistent, structured and verifiable.
Information exchange
Manufacturers, distributors, recyclers and other actors in the value chain can consult relevant EPCIS events or securely share their own information across systems.
Visualisation and analysis
The information from all events is combined to create a complete overview of the product journey, supporting traceability, compliance, sustainability and data-driven decision-making.
Start your journey to
supply chain
transparency today
CircularPass helps you trace, verify and share data across your supply chain with confidence.
Book a call now
