The GS1 standards that enable automatic information capture through scanning.
Back to Standards for Automatic Data CaptureBarcodes and 2D symbols turn GS1 identifiers and their associated information into a format that can be read automatically by equipment and computer systems.
These standards form the bridge between physical products and digital information, enabling identification, traceability and efficient data exchange across the entire supply chain.
You use identification keys such as GTIN, GLN or SSCC.
You represent these identifiers in barcodes, 2D symbols or other data carriers.
You transmit the information to partners, systems and applications using GS1 data exchange standards.
GS1 manages several types of symbols, each optimised for a particular business process or scanning environment.
The most widespread GS1 standard for identifying products at the point of sale.
A compact symbol that can include additional product information.
The standard used in logistics and traceability.
A symbol designed for logistics packaging.
A compact symbol for serialisation and traceability.
The new generation of GS1 symbols.
2D codes allow a single symbol to be used for multiple purposes.