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Deposit Return Scheme

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

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Deposit Return Scheme Plastic Bottle Recycling

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

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Deposit Return Scheme

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

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EAN13 Barcode Label Generic

View the print specifications for an EAN 13 barcode symbol, the most commonly used barcode on items sold at a retail point of sale

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Deposit Return Scheme

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

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Standards Spotlight Episode 2: GTINs

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.

Deposit Return Scheme Plastic Bottle Recycling

Transition Period update from Re-turn, May 2023

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Events

18  September  2023

GS1 Industry & Standards Event 2023

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28  September  2023

The Fashion & Jewellery Exchange Ireland

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Online traing

GS1 Ireland runs courses throughout the year on the topics of Barcoding and EDI.

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Deposit Return Scheme

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