GS1 Digital Link: The 2D Barcode Transition
Connecting Physical Products to the Web with Standardized 2D Codes
Prepare your brand for GS1 Sunrise 2027. Transition from legacy 1D barcodes to multi-purpose 2D QR Codes and DataMatrix that serve both checkout POS scanners and consumer smartphones.
Key Technical Advantages & Standards
Encodes compliant GS1 Digital Link URI syntax (e.g., https://id.gs1.org/01/...) with AI key qualifier order
Embedded FNC1 semantic handling guarantees seamless interoperability across POS optical scanners and smartphones
Microsecond validation ensures GTIN, lot numbers, serials, and expiry dates strictly conform to GS1 rules
Supported Symbologies for this Scenario
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