Knowledge Bites Webinar: Session # 2 – Barcodes & Product Identification

Session # 2 – Barcodes & Product Identification

Description: 

Barcodes are everywhere - from the food we buy, to the clothes we wear. This session will demystify barcodes by explaining why unique product identification is key when selling your product on a website, through a retailer or an online marketplace. Having an authentic barcode and necessary resources will help you navigate regulatory and trading requirements while ensuring you are in conformity with trading partners.

This education series is FREE for all CIFST members in good standing. Participate in all four 30-minute sessions to gain a comprehensive understanding and receive a Certificate of Completion.

Our Speaker:  Alain Picard, Advisor, Community Engagement, GS1 Canada

Bio: 

Alain is an Advisor with the Community Engagement team at GS1 Canada. This new division was created in early 2022 with the main objective of supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs get their products to market quickly and efficiently.

Part of his mandate is to work closely with Trade Associations and Educational Institutions alike.

The goal being to support, educate and familiarize their members with GS1 Global Standards emphasizing the importance of minimizing start up and scale up hurdles along the way. As a previous business owner in Wholesale Packaging & Distribution, he truly enjoys sharing his experience and building relationships which bodes well in this role.

Event Details:

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
12:00 - 12:30 p.m. EST

Through Zoom Webinar platform