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GS1, the global barcode standards body, is driving a shift from traditional UPC barcodes to QR codes by 2027, dubbed "Sunrise 2027." This change is motivated by the need for greater data capacity to support enhanced supply chain tracking, regulatory compliance, and consumer information demands. QR codes, invented by Denso and made royalty-free, can hold 200x more data than UPCs.