Regulatory guidance
2D in retail Human Readable
Published Mar 1, 2023
Reference
2022/GSCN-22-327-HumanReadable.pdf
Source
GS1 GSCN
Status
Current
Published
Mar 1, 2023
Languages
EN
Addresses the initial changes required for cross-application standards and rules to be used during both the transition period and the future state of 2D barcodes at retail point-of-sale. Updated section on human readable text, which encompasses both human readable interpretation (HRI) and non-HRI rules.
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