Focuses on the upstream processes required to ensure that GS1 2D barcodes are structurally conformant with GS1 standards, optimised for retail scanning performance, reliably printed across a wide range of packaging formats and designed to support both current and future use cases
The latest version (currently version 1.0.0) is always available at https://ref.gs1.org/sme-guidance/2d-barcode-creation-and-printing-playbook/. Permanent links to specific versions are listed below.
- Version 1.0.0
- Published 23 June 2026
- https://ref.gs1.org/sme-guidance/2d-barcode-creation-and-printing-playbook/1.0.0/