GS1 Sunrise 2027 · country
Official-source checkedCanada retail 2D barcode Ambition 2027 guidance
Canadian retail Ambition 2027 readiness window
Source-backed row
- Effective / target
- 2027-12-31
- Date type
- industry ambition
- Segment
- country
- Country
- Canada
- Industry
- Retail grocery and consumer goods
- Last checked
- 2026-06-29
Source of record: GS1 Canada Retail 2D FAQ
Before and after
Before
Suppliers commonly print 1D barcodes for POS identification.
After
Suppliers and retailers prepare for 2D symbols that can carry more product data while remaining POS-readable.
Notes
- The row is based on GS1 Canada guidance and keeps the date as an ambition/readiness window.
- Check retailer-specific Canadian onboarding notices before changing live packaging.