Barcode Registration of Products in India

Types of Barcodes

Different applications require different barcodes capable of holding various types of data. To meet these diverse needs, barcode system standards distinguish between barcode types and symbols. Barcodes can be categorized into the following types:

EAN/UPC Family Barcodes

EAN/UPC (European Article Number/Uniform Product Code) barcodes are instantly recognizable and found on virtually every consumer product worldwide. They are the longestestablished and most widely-used barcodes, commonly used in retail stores for sales checkout and inventory management.

DataBar Family Barcodes

DataBar barcodes are often used to label fresh foods, carrying information such as an item’s batch number or expiry date, along with other attributes used at the point-of-sale, like item weight.

1D Barcodes

1D barcodes like 128 and ITF-14 are highly versatile and enable items to be tracked through global supply chains. The 128 barcode can carry various ID keys, serial numbers, expiration dates, and more. The ITF-14 barcode can only hold the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) and is suitable for printing on corrugated materials.

2D Barcodes

Two-dimensional (2D) barcodes, which look like squares or rectangles containing many small dots, can hold a significant amount of information. They remain legible even when printed small or etched onto products. 2D barcodes are used for more than just tracking assets and inventory. Modern 2D codes, especially QR codes, can hold up to 7,000 digits or 4,000 characters of text. Companies use them to share information, websites, and videos with consumers. Healthcare facilities use them to monitor medication and integrate data with programs like MS Office, MS SQL Servers, and other databases and files. 2D barcodes are utilize across various industries, from manufacturing and warehousing to logistics and healthcare.