GS1 standards for barcodes and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags.
Barcodes store key details like product IDs, serial numbers, and expiration dates, ensuring accurate tracking and inventory management.Used across industries, they streamline operations, reduce errors, and enhance supply chain efficiency.
Linear barcodes, used on consumer goods, encode data like GTIN for product
identification. Common GS1 barcodes include:
Encodes GTIN-13 for retail and distribution. Used worldwide, including the US, at point of sale.
Encodes GS1 IDs and A1 elements like weight and expiry. Ideal for fresh foods at point of sale.
Stores all GS1 keys for logistics and traceability, including serials, batches, and expiration dates.
Printed on corrugated boxes for readability on low-quality materials. Not for point-of-sale use.
A compact 2D barcode storing more data, widely used in healthcare and other industries.
Encodes GS1 IDs and A1 elements like weight and expiry. Ideal for fresh foods at point of sale.
RFID uses radio waves to read tags with unique Electronic Product Codes (EPC). It’s widely used for asset tracking in healthcare and inventory management in apparel. Learn more on the GS1 global website.
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