What do barcode numbers mean Australia?
In Australia, retailers have adopted the GS1 system of barcoding and numbering. This means that if you are selling your products to a retailer or into the healthcare system, you need a barcode. Some major retailers such as Coles, Woolworths and Metcash will not accept your products without GS1 barcodes.
What do Australian barcodes start with?
prefix 93
Our Australian numbering system GS1 barcode numbers allocated to companies by GS1 Australia begin with the prefix 93. Only GS1 Australia is authorised to provide GS1 barcode numbers with this prefix.
Why do Australian barcodes start with 93?
A barcode beginning with the 930 – 939 or “93” prefix indicates the number was issued by the Australian branch of the Global Standards Body (GS1). A “93” prefix however does not indicate the product is Australian or “Australian Made”.
Does Australia use UPC?
Yes it will. The barcodes issued by Australian Barcodes are unique worldwide. They work anywhere where either UPC or EAN barcodes are used. This includes Canada, Australia, the UK, Europe, Asia, Mexico, South America, the Middle East, and anywhere else that they use bar codes.
What information should a barcode contain?
Barcode contains information about a product like; price & weight of the product, date of manufacturing and expiry, name of the manufacturer etc. Barcode is allocated by an international institution set up for this purpose. Every product has a unique barcode all over the world.
What the barcode numbers mean?
The first six numbers of the barcode is the manufacturer’s identification number. The next five digits represent the item’s number. The last number is called a check digit which enables the scanner to determine if the barcode was scanned correctly.
What do the first 2 digits of a barcode mean?
UPC-A barcodes consist of 12 numbers. The first digit identifies the numbering system. The next five digits identify the manufacturer, while the second five digits identify the specific product. The last number is a check digit.
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What type of barcodes are used in Australia?
What barcode type do I need? The most common barcode for retail sales in Australia is called EAN-13, and it’s registered through GS1 registrars. We recommend you check with your retailer before ordering or printing barcodes.
How many digits are Australian barcodes?
To the best of our knowledge our barcodes work for all other retailers and retail products in Australia (except for magazines and books) which require a 13-digit EAN bar code.