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Industry Standards for Barcodes and Labels |
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 Bookland EAN
ISSN and the SISAC Barcode
OPC
UCC/EAN-128
UPC Shipping Container Symbol
Co-Operative labels
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 What is Barcode EAN-8
EAN-8 is a shortened version of the EAN-13 code. It includes a 2 or 3 digit country code, 4 of 5 data digits (depending on the length of the country code), and a checksum digit. While it is possible to add a 2-digit or 5-digit extension barcode, the primary purpose of the EAN-8 code is to use as little space as possible.
Unlike the UPC-E symbol, which compresses data that could also be printed as a full-size UPC-A symbol by squeezing out zeroes, the data digits in an EAN-8 symbol specifically identify a particular product and manufacturer. Since a limited number of EAN-8 codes are available in each country, they are issued only for products with insufficient space for a normal EAN-13 symbol. For example, a 2-digit country code permits a total of only 100,000 item numbers. |
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Bookland EAN (for ISBN numbers) - The Bookland EAN barcode is used internationally to identify books as well as video and audio cassettes and software. The unique number assigned to each item is the International Standard Book Number (ISBN).
ISSN and the SISAC Barcode (International Standard Serial Numbering) - The ISSN system is used for identifying serial publications (print and non-print); these are publications like magazines, newpapers, annual reports, etc. that are published at regular intervals. The standard that governs the ISSN is ISO 3297-1975/ANSI Z39.9-1979.
Optical Industry Association (OPC) Product Marking - The OPC code is used for marking retail optical products, much like the UPC code is used for marking general retail items. The code uses the Interleaved 2 of 5 barcode symbology.
UCC/EAN-128 - UCC/EAN-128 uses normal Code 128 barcodes, but formats the data in a standardized way to identify the type of information contained in the barcode. Code 128 includes four special control codes named FNC1 through FNC4; by convention, the FNC1 code is used to identify barcodes that conform to the UCC/EAN-128 standard.
UPC Shipping Container Symbol (ITF-14) - The UPC Shipping Container Symbol is used to mark cartons, cases, or pallets that contain products which have a UPC or EAN product identification number. The container symbols are used by manufacturers and distributors to take inventory or tally shipments quickly and accurately. The short-hand name for the symbol is "ITF-14," which is an acronym for "Interleaved 2 of 5" (the type of barcode used) and 14 digits (the length of the container symbol).
Co-operative Labeling Programs - A number of manufacturers and distributors, in co-operation with The Barcode Software Center, are improving the consistency and accuracy of product and shipment labeling by directly involving their customers and suppliers.
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