Deposit Return Scheme - DRS

What are the barcoding specifications to meet the requirements of the Deposit Return Scheme legislation in Ireland?

Need a barcode prefix? Contact us today for new or additional barcoding requirements to meet your DRS requirements.

A selection of Frequently Asked Questions about DRS and Re-turn

Read S.I. No. 599/2021 - Separate Collection (Deposit Return Scheme) Regulations 2021

Barcode Manager is an online tool used by our members to create unique barcode numbers and symbols. Add and share your product data for free.

Use the GS1 decision making tool to confirm when and if you need to change a product's barcode number

Is a GTIN just a bunch of random numbers? What size should a barcode symbol be? Find out more in episode 2 in our Standards Spotlight series.

Recording available for the EDI Invoice Message webinar held Nov 2023

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