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Unlock cross-border trading and legislation challenges with GS1 powered QR codes
In our latest webinar, we explored how GS1 powered QR codes can help brands meet increasingly complex legislative wherever they trade.
06/07/2023
Government's 2023 mandate to NHS England calls for all trusts to adopt barcode scanning by 2024
To digitally transform the NHS and ensure its long-term sustainability, the government has mandated that all trusts across England should adopt barcode scanning of high-risk medical devices by March 2024.
Industry news
27/06/2023
Our ultimate guide on how to get listed at Whole Foods Market
Top tips from a recent event with our community partner, Bread & Jam on how to get noticed by a Whole Foods Market buyer.
26/06/2023
GS1 UK shortlisted for five Memcom excellence awards
GS1 UK has been shortlisted in five categories of the Memcom Excellence Awards, which celebrate innovation and creativity in UK Trade Associations and Professional Membership Organisations.
Industry news
23/06/2023
Why has Scotland’s DRS been delayed until 2025 and what happens next?
After much confusion and controversy, circular economy minister Lorna Slater recently confirmed that Scotland's DRS won’t be implemented until October 2025.
Industry news
20/06/2023
How can the NHS leverage data to improve patient care?
In a webinar in association with HSJ, a panel of experts debated how access to better data might help to overcome patient safety challenges.
Opinion piece
01/06/2023
Spain, Portugal, Poland and Germany set to introduce new recycling labelling requirements
New labelling requirements are gradually being introduced across the EU and UK businesses selling in the affected countries must ensure their packaging is compliant.
Industry news
18/05/2023
The history of the barcode
From lines in the sand to powering global commerce – how the humble barcode came to shape the modern world.
Industry news
10/05/2023
New report paves the way for major shake-up of the UK’s construction product testing regime
A new report has revealed significant failings in the current testing regime and recommends a series of sweeping reforms.
Industry news
03/05/2023
Scotland's DRS delayed until March 2024
GS1 UK CEO Anne Godfrey shares our thoughts on how the extended timeline presents a valuable opportunity to ensure Scotland's DRS delivers on its aims.
Opinion piece
28/04/2023