Ambiguous date format
A value such as 05/06/28 can be interpreted differently and GS1 date fields use defined compact semantics.
Keep an unambiguous source format and map it through a reviewed transformation for the intended visible/encoded field.
food barcode label generator
Generate food product and internal batch labels from controlled data
Use separate spreadsheet columns for product identity, lot, dates and readable descriptions, then apply the label specification your business has approved. BatchLabel can compose common GS1-128 fields, but it does not decide date meaning, mandatory declarations or regulatory compliance.
LOCAL TOOL
Generate food product and internal batch labels from controlled data
Choose a CSV or XLSX to continue in the full mapping workspace. Nothing is uploaded.
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A practical workflow
How to use it
- 01
Use approved source fields
Export the assigned product code, lot and date semantics from the controlled system without retyping.
- 02
Map readable and encoded data
Keep consumer text distinct from machine fields and validate supported GS1 AIs if used.
- 03
Complete food-label review
Have the responsible person approve content, stock and print result before use.
Avoid rework
Common errors and precise fixes
Lot field follows a fixed-length AI
Variable-length GS1 data needs a separator before another element string.
Use structured AI fields so FNC1 placement is generated rather than typed manually.
Know the limits
No nutritional, allergen, shelf-life or jurisdictional compliance engine is included.
The tool is not a certified traceability or food-production system.
Questions, answered
Before you continue
Does BatchLabel check food-label regulations?
No. It lays out provided data and validates supported barcode syntax. Ingredients, allergens, dates, traceability and mandatory statements require the applicable regulatory process.
Can I add a lot and expiry date to GS1-128?
The initial composer supports selected common AIs, including lot and date examples when enabled. Confirm the precise AI, date meaning and receiving requirements with current GS1 guidance.