On August 22, 2026, GS1 Trade Item information and the Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) will be updated to version 3.1.36. This update introduces new terms for the building materials trade. It also includes new rules for beverage suppliers, as well as codes and validation rules that further enhance data quality across many industries. New …
This week, ICA announced that they are now taking an important step in their transformation towards the next generation of barcodes. For the first time, the company is launching a product where the traditional barcode is completely replaced by a QR code with a GS1 Digital Link that can carry significantly more information than the …
400 participants from the Nordic countries gathered in Oslo for the first GS1 Nordic Summit on 7-8 May 2026, focusing on the future of trade, digitalization and collaboration.
A new training initiative will help retailers work practically with digital product passports. AI Sweden is behind the initiative together with GS1 Sweden, among others.
We are now launching the GS1 Store – an interactive tool where you can explore how QR codes with GS1 standards are used in retail, pharmacy and healthcare.
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