GS1 QR CODE

A GS1 QR Code is a special type of QR code that follows global standards. It is designed to be scanned by machines in supply chains. Unlike a normal QR code that just holds plain text, a GS1 QR Code uses a structured format with special identifiers for each piece of data. This allows it to reliably store information like a product's unique ID, batch number, and expiration date. This standard is used worldwide for tracking products and providing trustworthy information to consumers and businesses.

A standard QR Code is like a plain text note. It might say: "ProductID=12345, Lot=ABC, ExpDate=2025-12-31" A GS1 QR Code is like a formatted database entry. It uses special Application Identifiers (AIs) to label each piece of data: "(01)12345(10)ABC(17)251231"

• By the end of 2027, there is a global initiative for products in stores to move to a new 2D barcode.

• This new barcode is often a GS1 Digital Link QR Code.

• It will not just be a replacement; it will be a big upgrade.

• It can do everything the old barcode does for scanning at the checkout.

• It also provides a lot of extra information for consumers. You can scan it with your smartphone to get details like recipes, allergen info, sustainability facts, and product promotions.

• This is a global industry-wide change, not just the idea of one company.

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