Sunrise 2027 Compliance

The Future of Retail: GS1 Digital Link Transition

By 2027, traditional 1D barcodes will be phased out in favor of 2D QR codes. QRTRAC provides the enterprise infrastructure to bridge your GTINs to the web using GS1 Digital Link.

Why the World is Moving to 2D Barcodes

Traditional barcodes only store a numeric ID. GS1 Digital Link QR codes enable "One Scan for All"—allowing retailers to scan at checkout while consumers scan for product origin, allergens, and digital manuals.

  • Standardized Metadata

    Embed GTIN, Batch, and Expiry in a single web-enabled URI.

  • Web-Ready Products

    Link physical products directly to your digital marketing & CRM.

  • Traceability & Safety

    Improve recall speed with lot-level redirection.

The "One Scan" Advantage

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Retail Checkout

Scans GTIN data for POS processing

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Consumer Engagement

Accesses web content via browser

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Supply Chain

Tracks LOT/Serial numbers in transit

How GS1 Digital Link Works

A compliant QR code URI follows a strict syntax. QRTRAC automates this structure so your data remains GS1-valid across all global systems.

https://id.brand.com/01/01234567890128/10/BATCH456

Domain Resolver

Your brand's authority domain (e.g., id.yourbrand.com)

AI 01 (GTIN)

The 14-digit Global Trade Item Number following the prefix.

AI 10 (Batch)

Lot or Batch numbers for granular product tracking.

GS1 Transition FAQs

What is Sunset 2027?

GS1 has set a global goal for 2D barcodes to be readable at retail point-of-sale systems worldwide by the end of 2027. This marks the transition from UPC/EAN to QR codes.

Can a QR code replace my UPC barcode today?

Yes, once POS systems are updated, a GS1 Digital Link QR code can handle checkout while offering richer digital interaction.

Does QRTRAC support batch generation?

Absolutely. You can upload thousands of GTINs via CSV and generate GS1-compliant Digital Link QR codes in seconds.

How does it help with product recalls?

Because QRTRAC uses dynamic redirects, you can change the landing page for a specific batch (AI 10) if a safety alert is issued, even after products are in consumers' homes.

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