In 2026, barcode labeling has become a critical operational system. See how accuracy, compliance, and efficiency are shaping labeling across industries.

Barcodes are being replaced by new QR-style 2D codes by 2027 under GS1’s global “Sunrise 2027” plan. Learn what GS1 Digital Link is, how it works, and the exact steps businesses can take now to prepare printers, scanners, and label software for the switch.