When is GS1 DataBar being introduced?
You will often see it today on loose, fresh produce such as apples, pears and so on, but also on other products in limited trials between manufacturers and retailers. These trials will not affect you and will have no impact on the way you work today. However, from 2014 GS1 DataBar will be an open, global standard – just like existing GS1 bar codes. This means manufacturers will be able to use it on any products, with the expectation that it will be scanned successfully by retailers everywhere. This means you need to ensure all your scanners are ready for GS1 DataBar. And you need to act now – and not wait until 2014.
