GS1-128
A specialized application of Code 128 that uses GS1 Application Identifiers to encode structured supply chain data — batch numbers, expiration dates, serial numbers, and weights — alongside the product GTIN in a single scannable label. It is mandatory on shipping labels in most global logistics networks.
GS1-128
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