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Get a GS1 barcode. Barcodes are symbols that can be scanned electronically using laser or image-based technology. They are used to encode information such as key identifiers (product, shipment, location, etc.) and key attributes (serial numbers, batch/lot numbers, dates, etc.) via GS1 syntaxes (plain, GS1 element string and GS1 Digital Link URI).
GS1 is the only official provider of GS1 GTINs and EAN/UPC barcodes globally. We’ve been helping companies to identify their products since the very first barcode was used back in 1973. When you get your barcodes from GS1, you also get peace of mind that your numbers are unique and authentic within the GS1 system.
GS1 standards are the most widely used system of standards in the world, and we offer a portfolio of services and tools to make adoption of our standards easier and more impactful to your business. Check digit calculator
EAN/UPC barcodes. Instantly-recognisable, EAN/UPC barcodes are printed on virtually every consumer product in the world. They are the longest-established and most widely-used of all GS1 barcodes. The EAN/UPC barcode family has transformed the world of retail. See how it works.
10 steps to barcode your product. The most important implementation resource for barcode identification are the over 100 GS1 Member Organisations in countries all around the world. This guide takes new barcode users through the basic steps they must take to begin using barcodes.
The GS1 Barcode Syntax Resource is a collection of assets that provides the tools to correctly implement, apply and stay aligned to GS1 standards in a simple and consistent manner. Find more here.
GS1 General Specifications is the core standards document of the GS1 system describing how GS1 barcodes and identification keys should be used. Find it here.
Verified by GS1 makes it easy to search, look up and verify information about any barcode number (GTIN, UPC, EAN), location (GLN), company or other GS1 key (SSCC).
GS1 Linear Barcodes that can be used in General Distribution and Logistics. GS1-128 ITF-14 Please refer to the GS1 General Specifications “Application Standards” for standardised use of the barcodes - https://www.gs1.org/standards/barcodes-epcrfid-id-keys/gs1-general-specifications
The last digit of a barcode number is a computer check digit which makes sure the barcode is correctly composed. Use our check digit calculator below to calculate a check digit.