RSS/Composite

RSS And Composite Symbology a new development in barcoding

Reduced Space Symbology (RSS) and Composite Symbology are the latest development in space-constrained identification from GS1.

Small is only the half of it 

Reduced Space Symbology (RSS) is a family of linear symbologies capable of encoding the 14-digit EAN/UCC Global Trade Item Number (GTIN). RSS is designed to bring the benefits of full product identification, as well as other supply chain applications, to space-constrained situations where existing linear symbologies could not normally be used.

Four versions of the RSS symbol have been defined so far:

RSS-14

This compact linear symbol encodes a full 14-digit GTIN and, optionally, a code indicating a link with a two-dimensional symbol carrying supplementary information. RSS-14 can be scanned omnidirectionally.

RSS-14 Stacked

This version of the RSS symbology also encodes a 14-digit GTIN. It is presented in two stacked segments. This feature enables making optimal use of space available. RSS-14 Stacked has two versions, a truncated version used for small item marking applications and a taller one which is designed to be read by omnidirectional scanners.

RSS-14 Limited

This version encodes 14-digits with the restriction that the first digit (indicator) has the value of either 1 or 0. Therefore it cannot encode the full range of UCC/EAN-14 numbers. It cannot be scanned in an omnidirectional scanning environment.

RSS Expanded

The RSS Expanded version encodes up to 74 numeric or 41 alphabetic characters. The symbol encodes the GTIN or another EAN/UCC identification number plus additional data as required. It can be scanned omnidirectionally.