OAL Connected becomes first GS1 UK Approved packaging verification platform
We’re proud to share that OAL Connected has officially received GS1 UK Approved status, making it the first packaging verification platform in the UK to achieve this certification.
This recognition confirms OAL Connected’s full compliance with GS1’s global standards and marks a major milestone for the UK food sector as it transitions toward next-generation barcoding and traceability. With major UK retailers like Tesco piloting dynamic QR codes, OAL Connected gives food manufacturers the tools to stay compliant and futureproof.
The OAL team celebrates GS1 UK approval of the Connected platform at the Peterborough HQ
Left to right: Jake Norman, Faye Louch, Phil Tokens
Raising the standard for packaging verification
The GS1 UK product approval process involved a rigorous technical review, including a live demonstration and a full assessment of documentation. OAL Connected is now certified to support:
GS1 Digital Link QR codes
GTIN, SSCC and GS1-compliant data structures
Barcode symbologies including EAN/UPC, GS1-128 and GS1 DataMatrix
As UK retailers prepare for Project Sunrise, this certification ensures our customers are ready to meet new packaging data requirements with confidence.
“We built OAL Connected to deliver robust traceability and packaging integrity across food manufacturing. To have that independently validated by GS1 UK is a proud moment for the team, and a real win for our customers.”
Why GS1 certification matters
GS1 UK Approval confirms that OAL Connected has been tested against strict global benchmarks for barcode integrity, data quality and traceability.
With this capability, manufacturers can now print GS1 Digital Link-enabled QR codes inline, embedding variable data such as expiry dates directly onto packs for retailer systems and smartphone scanning.
“We are pleased to approve OAL Connected for its alignment with GS1 standards. Their platform demonstrates the identification and barcode compliance that helps the UK food sector meet growing expectations around traceability, data quality and supply chain transparency.”
See it in action at OAL HQ
To support this rollout, we’re running live automation seminars at our Peterborough headquarters. Attendees will see OAL Connected and other automation systems in action, with a focus on how to futureproof operations for compliance, efficiency and transparency.
