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Hi dupa,
Important Facts About GS1 QR Code Transition for Businesses
The move to GS1-powered 2D barcodes is underway. Here is what Sunrise 2027 means, what the new codes can do, and how your team can begin preparing.
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What Sunrise 2027 really means
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2027 is a readiness milestone, not a legal deadline
The goal is for retail systems to process defined GS1 2D barcodes alongside existing linear barcodes by the end of 2027.
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UPC and EAN barcodes are not disappearing overnight
Dual marking lets products carry the existing 1D barcode and a GS1 2D barcode during the transition.
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What a GS1 QR Code can do
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It can carry more than a GTIN
A GS1 QR Code can also include batch or lot, expiry, serial, and other relevant product data.
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It can support systems and customer experiences
Product identifiers can support business workflows, while the GS1 Digital Link URI connects customers to product information, instructions, support, promotions, and reorders.
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How to start preparing
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Begin with one product
Test the product data, code size, placement, and packaging workflow before planning a broader rollout.
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Test the printed barcode, not only the digital version
Size, placement, contrast, print quality, and verification all affect whether the barcode works reliably on packaging.
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Ready to test your first product?
Create a GS1 Digital Link QR Code with GTIN, batch, expiry, or serial data, together with a 1D barcode for dual marking.
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Start with the essentials. Test one product. Build your transition plan from there.
Sincerely,
Team QRCodeChimp
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