In 1981, GS1 developed the GS1-128 Barcode using the Code 128 barcode technical standards. This barcode was formerly known as UCC/EAN-128, UCC-128, and EAN-128. The GS1-128 can store additional data, such as batch number, weight, quantity, manufacturing and expiry dates, and other data the user considers crucial. GS1-128 is made of six components, which are: Start Character A, B, or C Function Code 1 (FNC1) Element String Application Identifier Element String Data Field(s) Symbol Check [...]