The GS1 System originated in the United States and was established in 1973 by the Uniform Product Code Council, known until recently as the Uniform Code Council, Inc.® (UCC™) and since 2005 GS1 US. The UCC originally adopted a 12-digit identification number, and the first ID numbers and bar code symbols in open trade were being scanned in 1974. Following the success of this U.P.C. System, the European Article Numbering Association, previously known as EAN International, but launched as GS1 in 2005, was established in 1977 to develop a compatible system for use outside North America. The EAN System was designed as a superset of the UCC System and principally used 13-digit numbers. As a consequence of using certain bar code symbols and data structures, the GS1 System has expanded.

Today the two organisations have combined under the single GS1 Brand that See One Vision, Speak with One Voice, and Act as One Organisation..

How Kallik's Automated Artwork ensures GS1 compliance.

Kallik's AAG (Automated Artwork Server) generates all barcodes as part of the total artwork production process, all without any user input. This completely removes the opportunity for inconsistent production and ensures a repeatable high quality result.

Code numbers can be imported directly from your ERP solution or  any other data source removing the need to re-key data and reducing the  opportunities for error.

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