GS1 Digital Link Traceability Powered by Blockchain | FoodTraze

Discover how GS1 Digital Link and blockchain technology work together to enhance food traceability. FoodTraze enables scannable, secure, and transparent supply chain visibility from farm to consumer.

In today’s world, customers and regulators expect trust and transparency in the food supply chain. Every time we meet businesses like yours, one common question comes up:

“Does FoodTraze follow GS1 Digital Link traceability standards?”

The answer is YES – and even more. FoodTraze is built to follow GS1 global standards plus the security and immutability of blockchain. Let’s break it down.

What is GS1 and Why It Matters

GS1 is a global organization that creates standards to identify products, locations, and batches in a consistent way. These are the same standards used by exporters, retailers, and regulators worldwide.

What is GS1 Digital Link

Traditionally, barcodes only carried a product number. GS1 Digital Link turns that into a smart URL that can carry product ID, batch, and more — all in a single QR code.

Example of a GS1 Digital Link used in FoodTraze:
https://foodtraze.net/01/09506000000123/10/BATCH123/17/250630

When this QR code is printed on your product:
- A warehouse scanner can read the GTIN and batch instantly.
- A customer with a smartphone can open a traceability page showing where the product came from and certifications.

How FoodTraze Uses GS1 Digital Link

When you use FoodTraze:
1. We assign GS1-compliant IDs to every product and batch.
2. We generate a GS1 Digital Link QR code for each batch.
3. This link points to a live page that shows origin, batch details, certifications, and a timeline of events.

Example landing page view after scanning:

How Blockchain Makes FoodTraze Different

Many systems can show traceability, but FoodTraze goes a step further by storing events on a blockchain.
Every event is immutable – once recorded, it cannot be changed or tampered with.
Each scan proves authenticity – you’re not just trusting a database, you’re verifying against a distributed ledger.

Example blockchain record:
GTIN: 09506000000123
Batch: BATCH123
Event: Packed
Date: 2025-05-03
Location GLN: 8901234000002

FoodTraze = GS1 Standards + Blockchain Trust

✅ GS1 Digital Link Standards:
- Globally recognized identifiers (GTIN, Batch, GLN)
- Smart QR codes usable by scanners and smartphones
- Seamless integration for exporters and regulators

✅ Blockchain Technology:
- Immutable event history
- Transparency and trust for customers
- Secure data sharing across the supply chain

 ?Combined together:
- Your products carry a globally recognized identity (GS1)
- And a verifiable digital history (blockchain)

Why This Matters to Your Business

✔ Export Ready: Meets global GS1 traceability practices
✔ Customer Friendly: A QR code that opens an interactive product story
✔ Tamper-Proof: Powered by blockchain for trust and compliance
✔ Future Proof: One code works for logistics, regulators, and consumers

In Short

FoodTraze helps you build trust — from farm to fork.
We don’t just follow GS1 standards; we elevate them with blockchain so your product’s story is secure, transparent, and globally recognized.

Example QR on your product:
https://foodtraze.net/01/09506000000123/10/BATCH123/17/250630
 Scan it with any smartphone or GS1 scanner — see the journey, see the proof.

Interested in a demo or sample QR code for your product?
Let us know, and we’ll be happy to show you how FoodTraze can power your supply chain transparency.