Say goodbye to lines: QR-style codes could replace barcodes
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More information will be available via QR style codes
QR-style codes will be designed to include not only prices of products, but also expiration dates, ingredient information, allergens and instructions. This gives consumers much more information about the product It will not only provide significant advantages to retailers. In particular, in order to prevent food waste, these new codes will make it possible to instantly display the expiration dates of products and apply dynamic discounts.
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New QR codes allow users to easily access more information about products, while also It will also pave the way for environmentally friendly practices. For example, information such as how to recycle batteries or how to clean clothes will be easily accessible to users.
QR codes may be used all over the world in 2027
Renaud de Barbuat, President and CEO of GS1, “By the end of 2027 We set a goal for all retailers in the world to be able to read these new generation barcodes. We think it’s possible… To adapt retailers’ point-of-sale systems They will need to invest somebut this has already begun.” he says.
Barcodes were first used by scanning a Juicy Fruit gum pack at a supermarket in Ohio in 1974. Since then, barcode technology has become increasingly widespread, allowing retailers to speed up sales and make inventory tracking easier. However, not all experts agree that new QR codes will replace barcodes. Some experts argue that barcodes will continue to be used, especially on products that do not have an expiration date, such as candles. Additionally, costs must be taken into account as the packaging design needs to be redone.
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