FAQs
UPC Code Registration Steps
- Step One: Apply for a company prefix.
- Step Two: Assign a unique product number.
- Step Three: Determine how your product will display barcode.
- Step Four: Order your barcodes.
Your barcode will still work in a retail environment without registering it, but if you want your product (or company) information to show up when searched, you will need to register your barcode. Visit International Barcodes Database for more information on registration. How can I register my barcode?
Is it mandatory to register barcodes? ›
Barcode registration is not mandatory in India, but it is recommended for businesses that want to sell their products in retail stores or online marketplaces.
How much does it cost to own a barcode? ›
GS1 Company Prefix Pricing
| Number of items needing a barcode/GTIN** | Initial fee | Annual renewal fee |
|---|
| 1 GS1 US GTIN | $30 | None |
| 10 | $250 | $50 |
| 100 | $750 | $150 |
| 1,000 | $2,500 | $500 |
3 more rowsBarcode registration is not compulsory (your barcodes will work without it). However, there are many benefits to getting your barcodes & products registered.
Can I create my own barcodes? ›
You can generate a barcode using a web based tool like our barcode generator on this page for free. To make a barcode, enter your email and the text or own data you want to appear when your barcode is scanned and click submit. Once you submit you will receive an email with your custom barcode attached and linked.
How do I know if my barcode is registered? ›
Search the GS1 Registry Platform to look up the product information supplied by the brand owner to verify the product's identity. Verified by GS1 provides the ability to verify each barcode and the identity of the product registered in the GS1 registers.
Do small businesses need barcodes? ›
Unless you're selling in a retail market (and by that we mean "big box stores" like WalMart and Target), barcodes are completely optional. You might consider implementing a barcode system into your small business if: You run a product-based business. You manage a lot of inventory.
Do I need a barcode to sell my product? ›
You do not need a barcode to sell products. However, having a barcode can make your product look more professional and can make it easier to track inventory. If you are selling products online, most marketplaces (such as Amazon) require that you have a barcode on your product to list it.
How to get a barcode license? ›
Registration Process
- Applicant Company's PAN card or proprietor's PAN card for a proprietorship firm.
- Copy of balance sheet to substantiate your annual sales turnover.
- Letter on company letterhead requesting barcode allotment.
- Proof of status of the applicant company. ...
- Cancelled cheque copy of the company.
GS1 global is a standards organization that oversees the numbering and guidelines for product identification. There are local GS1 offices in over 104 countries whose primary role is to license GS1 Company Prefixes to companies within their country. In the US, GS1 US is the local US country office.
What makes a barcode invalid? ›
Laser barcode scanners, for instance, must always be oriented in such a way that the laser's scan line is perpendicular to the bars of the barcode. If this orientation deviates such that the scan line does not cross all elements (bars) of the barcode, the barcode will not be properly decoded.
Do you legally need a barcode? ›
Marking a product with a UPC barcode is not a legal requirement. It is a trading partner requirement, which means the company who is requiring a UPC barcode symbol on items being sold is responsible for ensuring UPC compliance.
Do I need an UPC to sell on Amazon? ›
While Amazon requires a UPC (or other product identifiers) to create a listing, technically, you don't need to have the UPC barcode printed on your product packaging to sell it on Amazon.
How do I set up a barcode for my product? ›
How to Setup a Barcode Inventory System Quick and Easy
- Step 1: Generate barcodes for your barcoding inventory system. ...
- Step 2: Label your inventory. ...
- Step 3: Get a scanner for your barcode inventory system. ...
- Step 4: Find inventory software to tie your barcode inventory system together.
Verified by GS1
- Verify Product. Search by Global Trade Item Number (GTIN)
- Verify Location/party. Search by Global Location Number (GLN)
- Verify other keys. Search by other keys.
- Find company. Search by company name and country.
Register with GS1 India to get GS1 barcode numbers (GTINs/EAN) for your products, on a renewal-based subscription. Barcode subscription fee is based on company turnover, number of barcodes, and subscription period.
