BARCODE REGISTRATION

Introduction

A set of parallel black lines and white spaces of varying widths following set of an algorithm in a square or rectangular box on every product which only machine-readable code are known as barcodes. These codes use to encode information about the product in a visual pattern that can be readable by machine only. These codes are used to easy to identify the details of the products quickly through the machine.

In India, a non-profit organization GS1 which is the organization of ministry of commerce and industry manages and standardizes barcode. It was established in 1996. GS1 sets standards and manages the barcode standard used by retailers, manufacturers, and suppliers.

Types of Barcode

EAN-13

Global Article number formerly referred to as European Article Number. EAN-13 is the 13-digit barcode that is widely used in Europe, India and other countries.

UPC-A

Universal Product Code or UPC-A is a 12-digit barcode that is widely used in the United States, Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand.

Benefits of Barcode registration

1. Error elimination: It reduces the chances of human errors and prints the exact detail of the product which is encoded in the barcode.
2. Product detail: Barcode provides detailed product information, like price, date of manufacturing, expiry date, place of manufacturing, etc.
3. Saves time: Barcode helps in time-saving because there is only one click through the scanner and your product information will be on screen, there will be no typing issue.
4. Inventory control: Barcode manages the supply chain as it provides all information about the movement of goods too.

Procedure of barcode registration

Step1: Get register with GS1

Step2: Generate datakart Number

Step3: Choose Bar code Printing Process

Step4: Select a primary scanning environment

Step5: Choose your Barcode

Step6: Choose your barcode size

Step7: Select your barcode format

Step8: Select your barcode color

Step9: Select area for placement of barcode on your product

Step10: Test barcode quality

Documents required for registration:

1. Business registration certificate
2. PAN card copy of company/partnership/proprietor
3. Cancel cheque of business’s bank account
4. business letterhead
5. Audited financial statement
6. Product details

Fees for registration:

Fees for registration will depend on the turnover of the business, number of product for which barcode is registering and for number of the subscription period

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