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What type of barcode is used in India?

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Rachel Newton

Updated on April 08, 2026

What type of barcode is used in India?

Types of Barcode EAN -13 – International Article Number which is now called the European Article Number is a 13-digit number used for barcodes in Europe, India, and other nations.

Is Bar Code mandatory in India?

IS BARCODE REGISTRATION COMPULSORY? Barcode registration is not a government mandatory requirement. A retail barcode will work fine even without registration because stores enter the barcode number and link it to their billing or inventory software on an individual basis.

How can I get barcode in India?

Introduction

  1. Step 1: Register with GS1 India.
  2. Step 2: Generate numbers through DataKart.
  3. Step 3: Select a barcode printing process.
  4. Step 4: Select a “primary” scanning environment.
  5. Step 5: Select a barcode.
  6. Step 6: Pick a barcode size.
  7. Step 7: Format the barcode text.
  8. Step 8: Pick a barcode colour.

What is EAN Code India?

EAN 13 – The Barcode Number. June 7, 2021 GS1 India Barcode. European Article numbering code (EAN) is a series of numbers in a unique order that helps identify specific products and is used to list products for retail businesses.

How can I get UPC code in India?

GS1 lays out 4 steps to buying your UPC code for Amazon.

  1. Step 1: Determine if you should buy a single GTIN or apply for a GS1 company prefix.
  2. Step 2: Identify each product with a GTIN.
  3. Step 3: Determine your barcode type.
  4. Step 4: Place barcode on your product.

Is GS1 mandatory?

Various national and international regulations currently require/endorse the need for GS1 barcode numbers on products. Some of these include: DGFT Public Notice No. 52 2015/2020 mandates use of GS1 barcodes on exported medicines to facilitate track & trace and authentication.

How much does a barcode cost?

Prefix Pricing*

Number of items needing a barcode/GTIN**Initial feeAnnual renewal fee
100$750$150
1,000$2,500$500
10,000$6,500$1,300
100,000$10,500$2,100

How much do barcodes cost?

Prefix Pricing*

Number of items needing a barcode/GTIN**Initial feeAnnual renewal fee
10$250$50
100$750$150
1,000$2,500$500
10,000$6,500$1,300

Is bar code a number?

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.

Is UPC valid in India?

UPC will be valid for 4 (four) days for all areas except of Jammu & Kashmir, Assam and North East, where it will remain valid for 30 days.