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I. Solution Scenario Overview Product QR codes based on the GS1 Digital Link standard enable “one code, multiple uses”: they serve both as the official entry point for product authenticity verification, traceability validation, and compliance information disclosure, and as a marketing touchpoint for brands to directly reach consumers. When consumers scan the GS1 QR code […]

If you have bought anything over the past few years, you have most likely seen it — that larger, square‑shaped QR code printed on product packaging. It may appear on the back of a coffee bag, the side of a shampoo bottle, or the bottom of a medicine box. This is no ordinary QR code.

Overview This recommended national standard replaces GB/T 33993—2017 and represents its first revision. Issued on December 31, 2024 and implemented on July 1, 2025 by the State Administration for Market Regulation and the Standardization Administration of China, it specifies comprehensive requirements covering data structures, symbology specifications and symbol quality of commodity two-dimensional codes. It applies

Executive Summary European Commission Mandate M/594 tasked the CEN/CENELEC Joint Technical Committee JTC 24 with developing eight harmonised standards for Digital Product Passports (DPP). The standards establish consistent rules governing physical data carriers, registration protocols and cryptographic security frameworks. Key framework references include EU Mandate M/594, prEN 18246 (data authentication), prEN 18220 (data carriers), W3C

I. Generation of Compliant Apparel GTIN (China 693 Manufacturer Prefix, Apparel) 1. GTIN-13 Basic Encoding (Retail Checkout Standard for Apparel) Apparel Industry Coding Rule: Different sizes and colors of the same style must be assigned independent GTINs. Example Item: Jianhe Clothing Pure Cotton Basic Long-Sleeve T-Shirt (White, Size L) 2. Standardized 14-Digit GTIN (14-Digit Format

Refrigerator Home Appliance GS1 Digital Link Introduction Page I. Compliant Home Appliance GTIN Generation (China 69-prefix Manufacturer Prefix, Refrigerator White Goods) 1. GTIN-13 Basic Retail Product Code 2. Digital Link Mandatory 14-Digit Standardized GTIN (Zero-Padded) Complete GTIN-14: 01234567890128 Structure Breakdown: Indicator Digit Manufacturer Prefix Product Code Check Digit 0 12345678 9012 8 The fixed indicator

I. Compliant Wine GTIN Generation (China 692 Manufacturer Prefix, Wine) 1. GTIN-13 Basic Encoding (Retail Standard) 2. Standardized 14-Digit GTIN (Digital Link Mandatory 14-Digit Format, Zero-Padded) Complete GTIN-14: 06923456700123 Structure Breakdown: Indicator Digit Manufacturer Prefix Product Code Check Digit 0 69234567 0012 3 Zero-padded to 14 digits to comply with the GS1 Digital Link standard.

I. Generation of Compliant Food GTIN (692 Manufacturer Prefix for China, Biscuits & Snack Foods) 1. GTIN-13 Basic Encoding (Retail Product Standard) 2. Standardized 14-digit GTIN (Mandatory 14-digit Format for Digital Link, Prepend Leading Zero) Full GTIN-14: 06923456700123 Structure Breakdown: Indicator Digit Manufacturer Prefix Item Reference Check Digit 0 69234567 0012 3 II. GS1 Digital

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Today, more and more consumers scan product barcodes with their smartphones to learn about ingredients, usage instructions or promotional offers. However, most existing product QR codes use proprietary URI encoding formats that only support a single, fixed experience. Brands often have to print multiple barcodes on packaging to serve checkout, traceability and marketing purposes separately,