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FSANZ Proposal P1067 to mandate the Health Star Rating system
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is currently consulting on a proposal to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to require packaged foods for sale in Australia and New Zealand to display a Health Star Rating symbol.
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Can GS1 2D barcodes help with packaging waste?
GS1 2D barcodes can enable better data sharing that can lead to more effective regulations, more informed consumer buying decisions, and ultimately, less waste.
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Around 50 billion RFID chips are being shipped annually – could RFID transform your business?
Join the welcoming RFID Pathfinder Group community to connect with Kiwi businesses sharing insights, experiences and best practice on RFID.
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Making the most of expert support through GS1 membership
Whether you're launching a new product, updating product information or troubleshooting a barcode issue, having expert support on hand can make all the difference.
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Products exported to Europe may soon need a digital product passport
If your business exports products to Europe, a significant regulatory change is coming that could affect how you manage and share product information.
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Farmlands expands use of GS1’s National Product Catalogue
Farmlands is taking the next step in its digital transformation journey by increasing its use of the GS1 New Zealand National Product Catalogue (NPC), creating a more streamlined and efficient product data management process for suppliers.
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Consumers can discern between QR Codes with new GS1 Wordmark
GS1 is implementing a GS1 Wordmark (a trademark with the word ‘GS1’ adjacent to the QR code) and GS1 New Zealand members can now opt to use the wordmark on graphics downloaded in the MyGS1 member portal.
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Welcome to GS1 New Zealand’s new website!
The GS1 NZ website has had a refresh of look and feel to give members a more seamless experience across our website and digital products.
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Leading scanning solution providers support GS1 global transition to next generation barcodes
Four of the world’s leading scanning solution providers - Datalogic, Honeywell, Newland AIDC and Zebra Technologies - have come together to support the retail industry’s global plan to transition to next generation barcodes.
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Brand your own QR codes – now through MyGS1
You can now create your own QR Codes in MyGS1 using your brand’s or company web domain!
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Take note New Zealand - digital labelling use is growing in Asia-Pacific
New Zealand’s trading partners in Asia Pacific are beginning to adopt digital labelling, emphasising the need for New Zealand businesses to start piloting digital labelling here.
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Digital labelling key topic discussed with Hon David Seymour, Minister of Regulation at BIF NZ and GS1 NZ event
The NZ Building Industry Federation and GS1 New Zealand hosted their annual networking event with Hon David Seymour, Minister of Regulation in attendance.
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