GS1 France in the news

French companies are struggling with data traceability and understanding new European standards, despite recognizing its importance, leading to a gap between their goals and current operations, and consumer mistrust.

64% of French consumers want more product information, yet 90% of companies are unprepared for the Digital Product Passport becoming mandatory in 2027.

A GS1 France survey highlights a generational gap in consumer demand for product traceability and transparency, with younger consumers prioritizing CSR while many brands struggle to adapt.

A survey by OpinionWay for GS1 France indicates that most French consumers are ready to scan QR codes to access more product information due to insufficient data on packaging.

A study by OpinionWay for GS1 France found that French consumers increasingly demand product transparency and are willing to use QR codes for detailed information, while businesses acknowledge the importance of data reliability and traceability.

A survey by GS1 France indicates a strong consumer demand for augmented product information, with 59% willing to use QR codes for details on composition, origin, and traceability.

GS1 France launched Le Pack't to standardize traceability for reusable professional packaging, addressing interoperability challenges in the supply chain.

TIMCOD, GS1 France, and Loftware partnered to host an event focused on product traceability, showcasing new identification standards and labeling solutions.

GS1 France will present its data standardization solutions at Tech for Industry 2026, demonstrating their value for performance and traceability in Industry 4.0 through real-world applications in construction and railway sectors.

GS1 France showcases how its standards unify data to optimize industry through concrete examples from SNCF Voyageurs, Alstom, and Rikutec.

Standardizes cattle feed traceability through a unique electronic delivery note to automate data exchange between French dairy stakeholders.

GS1 France is launching the LE PACK'T alliance to establish common traceability standards for reusable professional packaging ahead of new environmental regulations.

GS1 France will present standardized traceability solutions and Digital Product Passports at the 2026 Reuse Economy Expo in Paris to scale up circular economy practices.

The first three digits of a barcode (300-379) indicate the company's registration country (France via GS1 France), not the product's manufacturing location.

GS1 France's enhanced QR code helps the wine industry meet EU regulations, improve data management, and connect with consumers through digital storytelling.

GS1 France’s augmented QR Code helps the French wine sector meet regulatory requirements, improve data interoperability, and enhance consumer engagement amid industry pressures.

Bovalim establishes a digital data standard to streamline dairy cattle feed traceability, improve compliance control, and automate data use across the dairy industry.

CNAOC and GS1 France partnered to implement GS1 augmented QR Codes for AOC wines, enhancing information sharing and labeling from producers to consumers.

GS1 France and ATEP collaborate to enhance data reliability in the decentralized sanitation industry.

Maïsadour and FoodPilot use enhanced GS1 QR codes to provide consumers with detailed environmental and social impact data on food products, aiming to enable informed purchasing decisions and prepare for future environmental labeling.