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Can I change the data in a QR code powered by GS1?
Can I incorporate logos and images into my QR code powered by GS1?
Do I need to have the website or GTIN written underneath a QR code powered by GS1? 
How big should a QR code powered by GS1 be?
QR codes powered by GS1: implementation best practice
What colour can my QR code be? 
What is a QR code’s error correction? 
Where should the QR code go on retail packaging? 
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