GS1 Barcodes Overview
GS1 manages several types of barcodes. The GS1 EAN/UPC family and GS1 1D symbols are used in general distribution and logistics. The GS1 DataBar Family and GS1 2D Barcodes encode information such as product numbers, serial numbers, and batch numbers.
1D Symbologies
GS1 Data Matrix
GS1 Data Matrix is a variant of the Data Matrix symbology that conforms to GS1 specifications. It is mostly used as an identification system worldwide in the healthcare field and is built on a foundation of GTIN, lot number, expiry date, serial number, etc.
- GS1 Barcode Family
2D Symbologies
GS1 Data Matrix
GS1 Data Matrix is a variant of the Data Matrix symbology that conforms to GS1 specifications. It is mostly used as an identification system worldwide in the healthcare field and is built on a foundation of GTIN, lot number, expiry date, serial number, etc.
- GS1 Barcode Family
