Barcode Tutorial

Labeling Packaging and Containers

According to the FDA, there are two ways to label packages and containers for food and drug items. The first way is to place all required label statements on the front label panel. The front […]

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Barcode Tutorial

Leading Digits – UPC-A Barcodes

The first digit of a UPC-A Barcode is number system character. The following table shows you what different number system characters mean 0:      Standard UPC number 1:      Reserved 2:      Random weight items […]

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Barcode Tutorial

Are UPC-A and EAN-13 the same?

Before you buy a barcode, we have written this tutorial to help you understand the differences between UPC Barcodes and EAN Barcodes. Below are both an EAN barcode and a UPC Barcode. The EAN contains […]

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Barcode Tutorial

All about Barcodes

Wherever you go, the grocery store, department store, on line at Amazon or your own refrigerator or pantry, you’ll find that everything that you purchase has a UPC barcode on it. Sometimes they are a […]