SCAN 2.0 Edition 6
In our sixth edition of SCAN 2.0 we begin with updates for the sectors we serve, share the winners of the annual Raise the Bar barcode competition, provide information for exporters of food to the US, introduce our newest solution providers, and much more!
The team at GS1 New Zealand
Do your products have identical digital twins?
To gauge New Zealand-wide progress towards an accurate digital twin between physical products and their digital counterparts, GS1 has been doing regular OnPack audits of digital twins since 2016. Twice annually, we select a representative sample of packaged products found on supermarket shelves, and match the information presented on these products with the digital data already held by GS1 NZ on those products.
Soudal unlocks the value of one-to-many product data publishing with GS1 New Zealand
Digital data about your products uploaded once and then available to multiple customers for every purpose – the reality is becoming even easier to achieve with the arrival of our new version of MyGS1 enabling members to share data easily through GS1’s National Product Catalogue (NPC). That’s certainly been the case for sealants, foams and adhesives manufacturer Soudal, according to its Customer Services Manager, Paul Dormizzi.
GS1 NZ calls for digital labelling guidance – message to the Government’s regulatory review
Businesses, including GS1 New Zealand, have shared with the Ministry for Regulation they see many possible benefits with digital labelling, and the Product Labelling Regulatory Review is now looking at how the Government can provide direction in this area given international trends and innovative new practices.
Southern Cross Healthcare: Partnering with GS1 to Strengthen Data Integrity and Patient Care
Southern Cross Healthcare, New Zealand’s largest independent healthcare provider, partners with GS1 New Zealand as a trusted data-management partner through the National Product Catalogue (NPC). The partnership is helping streamline procurement and inventory management, strengthen data accuracy, and ultimately enhance patient care across the Southern Cross Healthcare network.
Product data is being demanded by export markets – is this New Zealand’s next export market challenge?
Global markets for food are increasingly demanding standardised product data from farmers, processors and suppliers. For New Zealand and other food exporting nations, meeting these demands is becoming critical to market access, competitive advantage and national income. This poses the question: is meeting increasing product data requirements New Zealand’s next export market challenge?
Raising the Bar: GS1 New Zealand and Whitireia/WelTec celebrate creativity in barcode design
Barcodes don’t need to be an after-thought, they can be a bold and integral element of packaging design. That’s the message behind the Raise the Bar competition, an annual collaboration between GS1 New Zealand and Whitireia/WelTec, challenging design students to reimagine the humble barcode.
Change arriving for GS1 digital experience - GS1 Product Owner Natalie Judd explains
Historically, members have shared with us that our systems need work – a more modern user experience, simpler navigation and new functionality. The great news is that we’re working hard to deliver on the mission, and early feedback from members shows that our digital products are improving.
Five new solution providers join the GS1 NZ Partner programme
GS1 New Zealand is thrilled to have welcomed five new solution providers into its partner programme in 2025. Solution Providers bring expertise, tools, and innovation to help GS1 members implement GS1 standards and streamline operations across their business.
Next-generation 2D Barcode Starter programme launched to accelerate new barcode adoption
With the global shift toward next-generation 2D barcodes gaining momentum, GS1 NZ is offering practical, hands-on support through a new 2D Starter Programme and also free 2D barcode consultations. These initiatives are designed to help businesses of all sizes navigate the transition to next generation barcodes.
Do you export food to the US? Here’s what you need to know
If your business exports food products to the United States, recent updates to the US Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) could affect you. Here’s what’s changing and what steps you may need to take.