How to Implement GS1 Digital Link and Connected Packaging: The 2025 Guide

As the 2027 deadline for GS1 Digital Link compliance approaches, industries from consumer electronics to food production and FMCG are facing a pivotal moment. The evolution of traditional barcodes into connected packaging using 2D barcodes like QR codes is revolutionizing product labeling and consumer engagement. But are you ready to leverage this technology to its full potential?

Our comprehensive ebook, The 2025 Guide to GS1 Digital Link Compliance, offers an essential roadmap to help you stay ahead. Whether you’re in consumer packaged goods or electronics, this guide will empower your team to prepare, implement, and thrive in a GS1-compliant future.

Why GS1 Digital Link Matters Across Industries

The GS1 Digital Link transforms traditional barcodes into dynamic gateways to real-time information, enabling brands to connect with consumers like never before. From simplifying supply chain operations to enhancing customer experiences, the potential is limitless:

• In Consumer Electronics and Appliances: Enable seamless product registrations, provide real-time access to manuals, and share sustainability initiatives—all through a single scan. Read the GS1 Digital Link Guide for Consumer Electronics. 
• For FMCG Brands: Offer ingredient transparency, allergen details, and loyalty rewards via connected packaging.
• In Food Production: Streamline traceability, enable instant access to sourcing and safety data, and build trust with farm-to-table transparency. GS1 Digital Link Guide for Food Production.

The Role of 2D Barcodes in Revolutionizing Packaging

The shift from static 1D barcodes to 2D barcodes like QR codes is at the core of connected packaging innovation. With the GS1 Digital Link, 2D barcodes allow brands to dynamically update information, provide tailored content, and automate workflows.

Imagine this:

• A consumer scans a QR code on a smartphone and accesses real-time warranty information for a newly purchased appliance.
• A parent instantly views allergen warnings for a food product in-store.
• A sustainability advocate tracks the environmental impact of a favorite FMCG product.

With 2D barcodes, every scan becomes an opportunity to engage, educate, and build loyalty.

Industries Leading the Way

Some of the biggest names in consumer packaged goods, electronics, and food production are already leveraging the power of connected packaging to meet consumer demand for transparency and personalization:

• Consumer Electronics: Brands can simplify support workflows, reducing calls to service centers, and building first-party data through QR-enabled product registration. Download our 2025 Guide for GS1 Digital Link Compliance for Consumer Electronics. 
• FMCG and Food Production: Companies are connecting shoppers with recipe inspiration, recycling programs, and detailed sourcing information. Download our 2025 Guide for GS1 Digital Link Compliance for Food Production.  

Early adoption of GS1 Digital Link sets these brands apart as leaders in transparency and innovation. Will your brand be next?

Why You Need The 2025 Guide to GS1 Digital Link Compliance

This guide is more than just an ebook—it’s your competitive advantage. Inside, you’ll discover:

• Actionable strategies for implementing GS1 Digital Link in your supply chain and packaging.
• Cost-saving tips to automate updates and streamline operations with 2D barcodes.
• Real-world examples from leading brands in consumer electronics, FMCG, and food production.

Don’t Wait: Download the Guide Now

The 2027 compliance deadline is closer than you think, and preparing takes time. Brands that delay risk operational bottlenecks, missed opportunities, and loss of consumer trust. By downloading this guide, you’ll position your business as a leader in the connected packaging revolution.

Turn compliance into a competitive edge and set your brand apart with GS1 Digital Link. Your future of connected packaging starts now.