What type of barcode should be placed on a product?
EAN-13 (GTIN-13)
What type of barcode should be placed on product packaging?
EAN-14 (DUN-14, GTIN-14)
Is the EAN-13 barcode mandatory?
Yes.
Is the DUN-14 barcode mandatory?
Not in small distribution. Yes in supermarkets, large stores and online platforms.
Can I buy just one barcode?
Yes. They are sold in packs and there are packs of 1 code, 2, 5, 10... etc., etc.
How much do barcodes cost?
Select the pack you want and before adding it to the cart you will be able to see the price.
What information goes inside a barcode?
None. It is a drawing of bars obtained by means of a mathematical algorithm from a numbering. It behaves the same as a car's license plate.
When my barcode is scanned... What information will appear?
It depends on who scans it. Information will appear if it is scanned by a system that has been preloaded with that information. Such as a car license plate.
Will I pay one time?
Yes.
Will I pay for renewals?
No.
Will my code expire?
Never.
Will it work worldwide? Any country?
Absolutely yes.
Can I reuse the barcode?
Absolutely not.
Is it mandatory for the barcode to start with my country prefix?
Absolutely yes.
If I change something on my product, do I have to change the barcode?
Yes, even if the change is only in the packaging.
If I have a product with five variants, do I need five different barcodes?
Yes.
Are codes that start with zero valid?
No. Zero does not represent any country and the codes are rejected.
Can I sell on Amazon?
Absolutely yes.
Can my barcode be duplicated?
Absolutely not. It is impossible.
Will I have a company prefix?
That is a virtual term that only has meaning within the GS1 association. It does not affect the functioning of the code and is not needed.
Do I need to be a member of GS1?
Absolutely not.
Does the EAN-13 barcode work for any product?
Yes, except for books, magazines and medicines, which have their own.
Can I save unused codes until the time comes to use them?
Yes, without any time limit.
Do barcodes have to be black on a white background?
Strongly and for your sake, yes.
Is there a minimum size for the barcode?
No, but let's make it as easy as possible to read at the point of sale.
Do I just have to put the code on my product and send it to the stores?
Yes, it's that simple. The stores will assign your product information to the code.
If I have a problem, will I get my money back?
Yes, 100% guaranteed, although we certify that you will not have any problems, in writing.
Will I have any document to support the ownership of my barcode?
Yes, of course. The warranty certificate and the purchase invoice.
Will the barcode be in my name or my company's name?
Yes, registered in your name or your company's name. You enter the data yourself in the purchase form, just before paying.
Will my code appear in the GS1 database?
No, it is not necessary at all and to appear there you would have to become a member, which would entail an initial payment and lifelong annuities, in exchange for nothing.
