Barcode Learning Centre

New to barcodes or want to brush up on your knowledge? We’ve got you covered. If you’ve ever wondered, “What exactly is a barcode, and how do I use it correctly?”, you’re in the right place. With decades of experience in product coding, labelling, data capture and inspection, Reynolds has helped businesses across New Zealand implement reliable, standards-compliant solutions.

Whether you want to understand different types of barcodes or need clear, simple guidance on barcode standards, our Barcode Learning Centre is here to help.

Our goal is to support New Zealand manufacturers, exporters and logistics providers to meet barcode standards with confidence. That’s why we’ve created a collection of practical, easy-to-follow resources, so you can label your products accurately, stay compliant, and keep your supply chain running smoothly.

Everything here aligns with GS1 New Zealand guidelines and local industry requirements. We hope you find the information useful as you grow your business and deliver quality, traceable products to your customers.

Cross Dock

Efficient and resilient supply chains are now more important than ever for organisations that depend on reliable product distribution.

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EAN-13 BARCODES

Understand how to create compliant EAN barcodes for retail point of sale. Our EAN-13 guide explains

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CARTON BARCODES

Print compliant shipper barcodes directly onto your cartons and cases. Our Carton GTIN guide covers everything

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SSCC LABELS

Need to label your pallets for distribution? SSCC Labels (Serial Shipping Container Codes) are essential for all pallets, cartons

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DATABAR BARCODES

Looking for a better way to label loose produce and smaller items?

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DATAMATRIX BARCODES

Need to mark small parts, curved surfaces, or components where a standard barcode won’t fit? The GS1 DataMatrix

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QR CODES

QR Codes do more than link to a website — they unlock a world of product information, marketing content

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DIGITAL LINK BARCODES

Looking to simplify your packaging while giving customers access to detailed product information? The GS1 Digital Link standard transforms your barcode

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GS1 BARCODE STANDARDS

How can you make sure your barcodes scan correctly every time?

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PICKET FENCE VS LADDER BARCODE

Choosing the right barcode orientation for your product is a critical part of packaging.

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DIRECT VS THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTING

How do you decide between thermal transfer and direct thermal printing for your packaging needs?

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SSCC LABEL GENERATOR

Easily create GS1-compliant SSCC labels at no cost using our updated online SSCC Label Generator.

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