Brands choosing a platform for GS1-compliant 2D barcodes need to know how that platform handles security, quality and the QR code standard itself. Digital Link builds on the open GS1 Digital Link standard and has been certified to four ISO standards that cover how the platform is run and how its QR codes are made.
The four ISO standards Digital Link has been certified to
- ISO/IEC 27001: information security management. ISO/IEC 27001 is the international standard for information security management systems (ISMS). Digital Link has been certified to it, which covers how the platform protects barcode data and digital links against unauthorized access, breaches and other security threats.
- ISO 9001: quality management. ISO 9001 sets out how an organization manages quality and continuous improvement. Digital Link has been certified to it, which covers how the service is delivered to customers and improved over time.
- ISO 14001: environmental management. ISO 14001 is the standard for environmental management systems. Digital Link has been certified to it, which covers how the company manages resources, waste and the environmental impact of its operations.
- ISO/IEC 18004:2024: the QR code specification. ISO/IEC 18004 defines how QR codes are encoded and read. Digital Link has been certified to the 2024 edition, which covers how its GS1-compliant QR codes are generated so they read reliably across devices and scanners.
What this means for you
- Security: the way Digital Link protects your barcode data and digital links has been certified to ISO/IEC 27001.
- Quality: the way the service is delivered and improved has been certified to ISO 9001.
- Environment: the company's environmental management has been certified to ISO 14001, a common requirement in supplier sustainability reviews.
- QR code quality: the QR codes Digital Link generates follow ISO/IEC 18004:2024, the specification that scanners and smartphones are built to read.
Digital Link: a standards-based platform for 2D barcodes
As more products move to GS1-compliant 2D barcodes, the platform behind the code matters as much as the code on the pack. Digital Link builds on the open GS1 standard and has been certified to ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO/IEC 18004:2024.
