Barcodes are a visual, machine-readable representation of data. The different widths of bars and spaces in a barcode symbol represent numbers or letters that scanners can decode. The decoded data is then sent to the computer system for processing.
GS1 barcodes
GS1 barcodes are used and accepted by retailers, the construction industry, healthcare providers and marketplaces across the world – making it easy to sell your products anywhere.
GS1 barcode standards have been designed and developed to facilitate the flow of information between systems and organisations. They help improve supply chain and traceability management, data processing and asset tracking.
The GS1 General Specifications is the foundational GS1 standard that defines how barcodes must be used in business applications. Following the General Specifications, ensures GS1 barcodes can be used by any stakeholder, anywhere in the world.