Implementation guidance for industry to enable a smooth transition from linear barcodes
The latest version (currently version 1.1.0) is always available at https://ref.gs1.org/guidelines/2d-in-retail/. Permanent links to specific versions are listed below.
- Version 1.0.0
- Published May 2024
- https://ref.gs1.org/guidelines/2d-in-retail/1.0.0/
- Version 1.1.0
- Published 22 December 2025
- https://ref.gs1.org/guidelines/2d-in-retail/1.1.0/