What is a GS1 DataBar Omni Composite barcode?
This composite pairs a full-height GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional symbol with a 2D Composite Component printed above it. The DataBar part carries the GTIN-14 and scans at a fixed checkout as usual. The 2D part adds Application Identifiers such as an expiry date, batch or serial number.
It is a way to put traceability data on fresh food and small products without changing how the GTIN scans at the till. The 2D part is a MicroPDF417-based CC-A or CC-B component, so it needs an imaging scanner to be read.
What data can GS1 DataBar Omni Composite hold?
(01) and a 14-digit GTIN for the DataBar part, then a | character, then GS1 Application Identifiers in brackets, for example (01)03612345678904|(11)990102.
Recommended size
Keep the DataBar part at full height so it stays omnidirectional, and leave room above it for the 2D block. For a shorter symbol, see the Truncated or Stacked composites.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This one or the Stacked Omnidirectional Composite. The other DataBar composites use shorter linear parts meant for handheld scanners.
(11) is the production date in YYMMDD format. You can use other AIs, such as (17) for expiry or (10) for batch.
No. The 2D part must contain GS1 Application Identifiers in bracket format.