Enterprise Standards

GS1 Digital Link
QR Code Generator

The future of retail is 2D. Transition your products to GS1 Digital Link QR codes to enable supply chain efficiency and premium consumer engagement in a single scan.

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The "Sunrise 2027" Transition

By 2027, the global retail industry will transition from traditional 1D barcodes to 2D barcodes like QR codes. GS1 Digital Link is the standard that makes this possible, allowing a single QR code to work at checkout while also serving as a gateway to digital content.

Logistics Ready

Encode GTIN, Batch, and Serial numbers for warehouse scanning.

Consumer First

Provide nutritional info, instructions, and sustainability data.

Regulatory Compliant

Meet upcoming EU Digital Product Passport requirements.

GS1 Digital Link URI Example

https://id.qrtrac.com/01/09501101530003/21/ABC123?15=241231

What's inside:

  • Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) 01
  • Serial Number 21
  • Best Before Date 15
  • Batch/Lot Number 10

Enterprise-Scale Management

QRTRAC provides the infrastructure to manage millions of GS1 Digital Links across global product lines.

Resolver Infrastructure

High-availability redirection to ensure your products always point to the right data.

Dynamic Data Routing

Redirect scans based on language, location, or product status (e.g., recall mode).

GS1 AI Encoding

Simplified interface for adding Application Identifiers without manual string building.

GS1 Digital Link FAQ

Understand the future of product identification.

Q What is a GS1 Digital Link?

GS1 Digital Link is a standard that allows barcodes to become web-enabled. It replaces the traditional 1D barcode with a 2D QR code that contains both the product identity (GTIN) and a URL, allowing it to be used for both point-of-sale scanning and consumer engagement.

Q Why is the industry moving to 2D barcodes by 2027?

The 'Sunrise 2027' initiative is a global effort to transition from 1D barcodes to 2D barcodes (like QR codes) at retail point-of-sale. This allows for more data (expiry dates, batch numbers) and better consumer transparency.

Q Can QRTRAC generate GS1-compliant Digital Links?

Yes. QRTRAC allows you to encode your GTIN and other application identifiers (AIs) into a compliant GS1 Digital Link URI structure, ensuring interoperability across the supply chain.

Q What are the benefits for brands?

Brands can provide real-time product information, authentication, sustainability data, and promotional content through the same QR code used for logistics and retail checkout.

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