Barcode Standards Updates

Barcode standards from GS1 US™ enable you to identify products and packaging.

GS1 US provides updates and advice on the GS1 standards and issues concerning U.P.C. barcode creation and usage. Choose the topics below:

Title Submitter Date

Public Review Notices

BarCodes & ID BRG WO# 10-000159, 10-176, and 10-220 for Resolve Conflict: 5.3.1.3 vs Symbol Spec Tables 2 & 8, Clarify Symbols Carrying AIs, and Correct Two Errors in HC GTIN Allocation Rules.  More...

Ray Delnicki 8/23/2010

The GSMP Serial Number Replacement of Supply Working Group Survey

Additional use cases and support are needed to help the Work Group develop global solutions that can be used across supply chains. So far, we have identified two use cases:
1. Replacing damaged bar codes or RFID tags that contain serialized data or,
2. Supply serialized bar codes or RFID tags anywhere in the supply chain, if the manufacturer has not initially provided serial numbers on items initially, and assuming that the trading partner relationship allows this. In the case of healthcare, certain restrictions apply.  More...
 

James Chronowski 8/6/2010

GS1 General Specifications v10 i1
The latest version of the GS1 General Specifications is now available on your Solutions Center.  More...

N/A 1/20/2010

New Product Offering Now Available for GS1 DataMatrix Barcode Implementers
The Standards Management team recently launched the GS1 DataMatrix Calibrated Conformance Standard Test Cards (CCSTC) to support the increased adoption and implementation of GS1 DataMatrix and other two dimensional (2D) symbologies. This is a significant event supporting the implementation within the Healthcare Sector.  More...

Rich Richardson 11/19/2009

Gain Competitive Advantage through GS1 US Barcode Certification Program
On November 11th and 12th, GS1 US has completed another BCeC Bar Code Consultant Certification resulting in 2 new Solution Partners (Matt Mraule of Top10Produce and Justin Machel of Highland Corp.) and 14 individuals certified from member companies in both the Foods Sector and the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device sector.  More...

Ray Delnicki 11/19/2009