Barcode – One Source of Truth
The ever-increasing complexity of food supply chain leads to emerging food safety challenges in Hong Kong. As over 90% of food consumed in Hong Kong relies on imports, food suppliers require a holistic approach to food safety and traceability, increase supply chain efficiency, manage risks, respond to food safety incidents, and conduct product recalls when necessary.
Standards
The GS1 identification key (barcode) provides access to information about a product/food. The barcode establishes as ‘one source of truth’ for all food products and locations in the supply chain, from manufacturers to the final point of purchase, to improve food traceability. They can also provide faster response to food recalls and outbreak of food-borne illness.
GS1 Global Traceability Standard (GTS)
GS1 Global Traceability Standard (GTS) are business process standard that improves the ability to track and trace food products through the supply chain. It is a building block for developing traceability systems, traceability assessments and auditing tools, industry or country specific traceability implementation guidelines.
The use of GS1 Keys can enhance logistics, procurement, stock and asset management processes in food industry.
- GLN (Global Location Number) : enables the unique and unambiguous identification of any type of location used in business processes and improves the efficiency of communication between trading partners.
- SSCC (Serial Shipping Container Code) : provides a key to identify individual logistics units, i.e. pallets, trucks, parcels etc.
- 2D Barcodes : Built based on GS1 Digital Link, GS1 HK’s 2D QR code works the same way a web address (URL), which enables consumers/ business partners to be directed to all types of digital information after scanning the data carrier. View more: www.gs1hk.org/get-a-barcode/2D-barcode
GTS have been jointly developed by a community of: - More than 73 industry experts from over 20 countries
- Retailers / suppliers / GS1 Member Organisations / solutions providers from different industries
- 800 companies from Asia, Europe and the Americas regions
- It is compliant with worldwide standards and requirements such as ISO 9001:2000, 22005:2007, IFS, BRC Global Standard, etc
Our Solutions
GS1 HK enables food-related companies to build a visible and transparent supply chain to guarantee consumer safety, build consumer trust and protect brand image.
2D Barcodes
Built based on GS1 Digital Link, GS1 HK’s 2D QR code works the same way a web address (URL), which enables consumers/ business partners to be directed to all types of digital information after scanning the data carrier.
Smart Operations
Drives business efficiency and safety with data intelligence like automated data capturing and real-time actionable insights throughout the entire operation flow.
Monitors temperature and humidity in real-time to ensure product quality and safety via Sensor Data Network (cold chain management) empowered by the global traceability platform ezTRACK
Smart Traceability
Built on EPCIS, it helps businesses to address the demand for end-to-end traceability and build trust among supply chain stakeholders, e.g. from farm-to-fork.
ESG
Empower businesses with sustainable solutions, enabling them to reduce environmental impact, optimize resource utilisation, and enhance social responsibility.
Paperless Trading Services
Data Services facilitate paperless trading and the exchange of electronic orders, invoices and shipment notices among trading parties
Events
Through industry collaboration among regulators and key stakeholders, we are dedicated to improve food safety and traceability, so as to protect end consumers, boost consumer trust on the brands and respond to food incidents efficiently.
SMEs Advisory Board
In 1999, the SMEs Advisory Board was formed to facilitate the development of SMEs in Hong Kong and help them to enhance the competitiveness and efficiency by driving their adoption of best practices in supply chain management and e-commerce.
Hong Kong Food and Beverage Industry Advisory Board (HK F&B IAB)
Set up by GS1 Hong Kong in 2018, Hong Kong Food and Beverage Industry Advisory Board is comprised of key industry stakeholders in food & beverage industry, academia and industry associations, with the vision of improving food safety, strengthening business and brand sustainability and enhancing consumer engagement via industry collaboration.
Quality Food Scheme
GS1 Hong Kong Quality Food Scheme (formerly named as Quality Food Traceability Scheme) encourages enterprises to optimise their food traceability practices to build consumer trust and improve food safety in local food industry. Starting from September 2020, GS1 HK launched “Quality Food Scheme+” with SGS HK as the audit partner. Taking reference from food safety management and control standards, we aim to help companies enhance food safety and food traceability in a more comprehensive and effective way. Since 2015, numerous food companies, manufacturers and distributors have been recognised by the Scheme for demonstrating excellence in food traceability practices. Click here to learn more and join.
Consumer Caring Scheme
The Consumer Caring Scheme aims to recognize local enterprises which pursue consumer care as top priority through out their businesses. They are committed to the belief “Customer for Life”, through making continuous improvement on products, services and processes to exceed consumer expectation and nurture customer loyalty.
GS1 Hong Kong Summit
One of the largest industry event of the year gathering over 500 delegates and industry practitioners to share their collective wisdom on digital transformation via the integration of smart technologies, innovation and new business models that create an enhanced consumer journey and strengthen business connectivity.
Food Safety Forum
One of the most well-known Food Forums in Hong Kong, sharing the latest food safety technologies & innovations, global standards, supply chain traceability & transparency, and success cases. Gathering industry practitioners, academia and administration officials, it serves as a platform for the food and beverage industry to exchange ideas, share industry best practice, technology adoption, as well as explore collaboration opportunities.
Success Cases
Recognising the poor intake of fruit and vegetables by urban populations, AllKlear,…
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