Barcode Registration
Barcode registration is registering your product with a unique barcode that barcode scanners can scan and read. The barcode helps in identifying your product and also helps in tracking your product’s movement throughout the supply chain.
How Do Businesses Use Barcodes?
Barcodes are a widely used technology that provides a unique symbol, typically consisting of parallel lines and a number, which can be scanned to retrieve product information from a database. Businesses utilize barcodes in several ways, including:
Types of Barcode
- EAN-13: Formerly known as the European Article Number, this 13-digit barcode is used in Europe, India, and other countries.
- UPC-A: The Universal Product Code or UPC-A is a 12-digit barcode commonly used in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand.
- Databar Barcodes: These are used for fresh food products and contain additional information such as batch number, expiry date, and weight.
- 1D Barcodes: The GS1-128 and ITF-14 are highly versatile 1D barcodes used to track items in the global supply chain. The GS1-128 can carry any ID keys and additional information, such as serial numbers and expiration dates. At the same time, the ITF-14 holds the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) and is ideal for application to corrugated materials.
- 2D Barcodes: These barcodes have gained popularity with online payment wallets and can hold significant information. Businesses widely use them to share websites, videos, and other data. They can hold up to 7000 digits or 4000 characters and integrate data with programs such as MS Office, MS SQL, servers, and other database files.
Barcode Registration
Barcode registration refers to assigning a unique identification code to a product or item and linking it to a barcode symbol. This identification code can track the item through the supply chain and facilitate inventory management, pricing, and other business processes.
To register a barcode, you must obtain a unique identification number from a global organization such as GS1 or EAN International. These organizations maintain databases of registered identification numbers and issue them to companies that want to use barcodes for their products.
Once you have obtained an identification number, you can generate barcode symbols using software or hardware that supports the barcode format you want to use (e.g., UPC, EAN, Code 39, etc.). You can then print the barcode on labels or packaging for your products, ensuring the barcode symbol and identification code are correctly linked in your database.
Registering your barcodes with a global organization ensures that your product information is globally recognized and standardized, allowing for efficient tracking and communication across different supply chain systems.
Documents for Barcode Registration
- A letter requesting the allotment of a barcode
- PAN card of the entity
- Copy of audited balance sheet
- GST/VAT registration certificate
- Certificate of incorporation/partnership deed
- Memorandum of Association/Articles of Association
- Copy of canceled cheque or bank statement
