June 26, 2024 commemorates 50 years since the monumental debut of the first Universal Product Code (UPC) barcode scan. While the UPC has endured for 50 years, new two-dimensional (2D) barcodes, such as QR codes powered by GS1, are emerging on product packaging with a range of benefits.

GS1 US has published a new suite of resources to help companies address the requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Traceability Final Rule.

GS1 US and FMI have joined forces to offer a webinar series in August 2023 aimed at helping food processors understand the requirements for FSMA 204.
 

GS1 US has published a new guideline to assist the U.S. foodservice industry in using radio frequency identification (RFID) to improve supply chain visibility, efficiency, and consumer safety.

In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we are joined by Angela Fernandez of GS1 U.S. to discuss the new requirements and opportunities for companies to improve product traceability and supply chain visibility in light of FDA’s FSMA Rule 204 and the New Era of Smarter Food Safety, and how the use of GS1 Standards can help achieve these goals. 

A virtual event will showcase how food businesses can optimize supply chains by leveraging GS1 standards.

GS1 US® published a new guidance to help the food industry leverage GS1 Standards to address the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) Food Traceability Final Rule.

GS1 US has published a guideline to help the retail industry implement GS1 Digital Link, a standard that allows brands to web-enable barcodes and provide consumers with rich product information. 

Food Safety Strategies was recently able to chat with Angela Fernandez, vice president of community engagement, GS1 US, on the FDA's New Era of Smarter Food Safety regulations.

GS1 US has published a new guideline titled “Applying GS1 Standards for Supply Chain Visibility in Blockchain Applications,” an educational resource that can help industry enable supply chain visibility in blockchain implementations by leveraging GS1 Standards.