Guides
Guides & how-tos
Everything you need to understand GS1 Digital Link, QR codes on packaging, and the Digital Product Passport.
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Mar 30, 2026
EU Detergents Regulation Digital Product Passport
Regulation (EU) 2026/405 introduces a Digital Product Passport for detergents. Learn what it requires, how it works, and what readiness looks like.
Feb 16, 2026
EU Construction Products Regulation 2024/3110
Understand EU Construction Products Regulation 2024/3110 and how the Digital Product Passport reshapes compliance for construction products.
Oct 29, 2025
How to build a high-performing product page with Digital Link
Learn how a smart product page turns ecommerce best practices into real results with optimized visuals, descriptions, and customer engagement.
Oct 16, 2025
How to answer customer questions using AI on your packaging
Learn how to answer customer questions using AI. Build trust with precise answers and AI-powered assistants that speak your user’s language.
Oct 15, 2025
How to prepare your packaging for AI interaction today
Learn how to prepare your packaging for AI interaction using smart design ideas, AI tools, and generators that save time and boost creativity.
Sep 24, 2025
Conversational packaging: The complete guide to Smart, AI labels
Conversational packaging transforms labels into AI-powered channels for communication, sales, and customer engagement. Discover how it works.
Aug 19, 2025
GS1 Digital Link testing: Why it matters for packaging, compliance, and brand trust
Discover why GS1 Digital Link testing is vital for packaging and compliance. Ensure QR codes work reliably and build brand trust.
Aug 8, 2025
Digital Link for product traceability: How next-gen QR codes are transforming supply chains
Learn how Digital Link for product traceability boosts transparency, compliance, and trust across the supply chain with a single scan.
Jun 13, 2025
Where should I place a QR code on my packaging?
Wondering where should I place a QR code on my packaging? Discover strategic spots to boost visibility, engagement, and scan rates.
Jun 5, 2025
Product authentication: the essential guide for ensuring brand protection
Discover the impact of product authentication on brand protection and consumer trust, featuring efficient solutions like Digital Link QR codes.
May 28, 2025
QR codes on cosmetics packaging: What beauty brands should know
See how QR codes on cosmetics packaging drive engagement, meet compliance, and connect beauty shoppers to personalized digital experiences.
May 21, 2025
How to create a digital product passport for compliance
Learn how to create a digital product passport to meet EU regulations, boost transparency, and connect products to dynamic QR-based data.
May 19, 2025
GS1 digital link examples and use cases
In this guide you'll learn about some real-life GS1 digital link examples on how other companies are already implementing their digital links.
May 19, 2025
How to augment your smart packaging with digital links
How to use digital link QR codes to take smart packaging further: sharper item tracking, real traceability and richer shopper interaction.
May 19, 2025
QR codes on packaging design best practices for brands
Discover QR codes on packaging design best practices to improve scannability, compliance, and customer experience with every printed product.
May 13, 2025
QR codes on food packaging: How next-gen barcodes are changing what we eat
QR codes on food packaging offer traceability, ingredients, and recycling info—enhancing compliance, transparency, and customer engagement.
May 7, 2025
How to use QR codes on packaging: Your complete guide
Learn how to use QR codes on packaging to boost engagement, update content anytime, meet compliance, and connect with consumers directly.
Apr 4, 2025
What are QR code packaging best practices? Discover them here in this expert guide!
Discover QR code packaging best practices to boost engagement, ensure scannability, and improve user experience across all devices.
Dec 9, 2024
GS1 digital link technology and main specs
A step-by-step introduction to GS1 digital link technology: every element of the standard behind the move from barcodes to QR codes.
Nov 15, 2024
Best practices for Digital Link QR code legibility
Digital link QR code legibility is key for accessible, scannable packaging in food, pharma, cosmetics, and textiles, boosting consumer engagement.
Nov 14, 2024
ISO certifications: your certified, secure solution for GS1-compliant 2D barcodes
ISO certifications confirms Digital Link’s secure, GS1-compliant barcoding with ISO 27001, 9001, 14001, and 18004:2024 standards.
Nov 14, 2024
How to transform your supply chain with digital links
Everything a supply chain professional needs to know about how digital links can enhance product traceability, inventory management, etc.
Oct 24, 2024
EU Digital Product Passport for textiles: empowering sustainability in the fashion industry
All about the EU Digital Product Passport for textiles and how digital link QR codes help fashion brands comply.
Sep 12, 2024
What is digital link and how to use it
What is digital link and how to use it? Easily create digital link QR codes to boost customer engagement and improve supply chain efficiency.
Jul 24, 2024
Pharmaceutical packaging: a guide to global standards and local requirements
How digital link QR codes support pharmaceutical packaging: product safety, efficacy and regulatory compliance in one code.
Jul 5, 2024
How to simplify product compliance with digital links
Discover how to meet product compliance requirements more easy and, provide mandatory info via online channels with digital links and QR codes.
Jul 4, 2024
GS1 digital link resolver explained
The GS1 digital link resolver explained: link to different online resources from a single digital link QR code.
Jul 1, 2024
GS1 digital link basics
What a GS1 digital link is, how it works and why to adopt it: the basics of moving from old barcodes to digital link QR codes, answered.
Jun 25, 2024
Battery Passport: How the EU regulations are changing the global battery industry
A detailed guide to the Battery Passport and the EU Battery Regulation. Everything you need to know to prepare for the next compliance challenge.
Jun 20, 2024
Introducing the European Digital Product Passport (DPP)
All about the European Digital Product Passport, with actionable tips about the new regulations adopting GS1 digital link QR codes.
Jun 14, 2024
EU Regulation 2021/2117: a transformative shift in product labeling and presentation
Learn everything about the EU regulation 2021/2117 and its implications for the definition, description, presentation, and labeling of products.