Barcode

Barcode is a representation of an identification number, easy-to-read by optical machine devices.

Typically barcode are used by retailers to identify a specific product. To make sure no barcodes ever collide, barcode identification numbers are not randomly chosen but assigned by an organization responsible for their uniqueness (manufacturers are assigned a range of barcodes they can use for their products for a maintenance fee). Examples of this standardization are UPC (Universal Product Code) or EAN (European Article Number).

In your artwork, barcodes have to be represented in vector and unless you order barcode-creation from us we are not responsible for checking their validity/readability. If you want to read about barcode creation basics and common pitfalls, go to Barcode Creation Guidelines.

GS1, GLN

Global System 1 is an international non-profit organisation comprising of former EAN International and Uniform Code Council (UCC). It is dedicated to the developement and implementation of standards for supply & demand chains, maintaining product identification standards, among others.

We are member of GS1 and can provide certified unique barcode for your products.

Our Global Location Number (GLN) registered at GS1 is: 8592735000001

GTIN-8, EAN-8

GTIN-8 is a shortened 8 position trade item number, which will be encoded as EAN-8. It is reserved for very small products (think bubblegum) where fitting a larger code could be difficult. We do not offer GTIN-8 for our common products.

See Also

• Wikipedia article on barcode: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barcode
• Wikipedia article on GS1: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GS1
• Wikipedia article on GTIN: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Trade_Item_Number
• Wikipedia article on UPC: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Product_Code
• Wikipedia article on EAN: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Article_Number