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Barcodes are all around us; found on almost every product we see and touch, impacting almost every aspect of our daily lives. But do British consumers understand how they work, recognise their impact, or know their origins?
Industry news
12/04/2023
The invention that revolutionised society; is used 10 billion times each day globally; and seen by Brits on average more than 20 times a day, is turning 50 today.
03/04/2023
After a thorough evaluation process, GS1 UK has appointed Syndigo to manage productDNA.
Industry news
31/03/2023
Discover how leading brands and retailers such Procter & Gamble and Carrefour are harnessing the power of next generation barcodes.
Industry news
24/03/2023
In order to tackle the significant environmental impact of packaging waste, the French government recently introduced changes to household packaging legislations.
Industry news
21/02/2023
Our first GS1 UK construction event brought together experts from across industry to explore the role of trusted data in building a more productive, safer and sustainable future.
Industry news
13/02/2023
This transformational, multi-year partnership between government, industry, academia and civil society, aims to improve the availability, accessibility, and policy-use of data across key health, animal welfare and sustainability metrics.
Industry news
09/02/2023
Following the publication of DEFRA's consultation response on Deposit Return Schemes (DRS), we delve deeper into the government’s plans and what they could mean for industry.
Industry news
03/02/2023
The Health and Social Care Committee issues eight recommendations to the Government in response to the recent IMMDS review update.
Industry news
20/01/2023
GS1 UK CEO Anne Godfrey shares our thoughts on what this means for consumers and businesses in the UK.
Opinion piece
20/01/2023