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Generations of Progress 50th Anniversary video

The barcode turns 50 and is about to change our lives—again

Next generation barcodes offer new levels of reliable information, for the benefit of consumers, businesses and the planet There is a reason the BBC called the barcode “one of the 50 things that made the modern economy”. Since its adoption in 1973, this humble—yet powerful—symbol is now on over 1 billion products, and the “beep” at the checkout counter is

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GS1 Standards Week

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GS1 General Assembly 2023

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GS1 recent news and press releases

The barcode turns 50 and is about to change our lives—again

New Verified by GS1 success stories demonstrate benefits for industry worldwide

Leveraging GS1 standards and services in marketplaces brings increased traffic, faster listing process, a better way to detect counterfeits, simplified regulatory compliance and more

Paving the way for a global migration to 2D barcodes

Growing business and transforming lives: a look back at our recent GS1 Healthcare achievements

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GS1 Standards Week

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GS1 General Assembly 2023

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