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GS1 Composite Barcode

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A composite barcode stacks a small 2D component, based on MicroPDF417, directly above a linear symbol such as GS1 DataBar. The linear part identifies the product, while the 2D part adds details like batch number or expiry date.

Also called GS1 Composite symbol, EAN.UCC Composite, RSS Composite, CC-A, CC-B, 2D composite.

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Specifications

Standard	ISO/IEC 24723 (GS1 Composite); GS1 General Specifications
Character set	GS1 AI element strings (alphanumeric)
Capacity	CC-A up to 56 digits, CC-B up to 338 digits (CC-C up to 2361 digits, only with GS1-128); component type used by printer not stated
Error correction	Reed-Solomon error correction in the 2D component
Dimension	composite

Where it is used

Pharmaceutical unit doses, fresh food (batch/expiry), healthcare

People use it for pharmaceutical unit doses, fresh food (batch/expiry), healthcare.

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Example

(01)09521234543213(11)990102

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Questions

What is a composite barcode?

A composite barcode stacks a small 2D component, based on MicroPDF417, directly above a linear symbol such as GS1 DataBar. The cited standard is ISO/IEC 24723 (GS1 Composite); GS1 General Specifications. The camera app does not scan this.

Which scanners can read the 2D part of a composite?

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What is the difference between CC-A, CC-B and CC-C?

A composite barcode stacks a small 2D component, based on MicroPDF417, directly above a linear symbol such as GS1 DataBar. Character set: GS1 AI element strings (alphanumeric). The camera app does not scan this.