What is a model UPC?

A UPC, short for universal product code, is a type of code printed on retail product packaging to aid in identifying a particular item. It consists of two parts – the machine-readable barcode, which is a series of unique black bars, and the unique 12-digit number beneath it.

What is a reference UPC?

The Item Reference Number identifies the item by commodity, variety, growing region, grade, product size and package size/type. It is 5 digits in length for a generic UPC and is assigned by PMA. The Check Digit is always the last digit of a GTIN.

How many digits is a UPC code?

twelve
The UPC symbol (Universal Product Number) is the barcode representation of the GTIN-12 which consists of twelve numeric characters that uniquely identify a company’s individual product.

What does UPC stand for in product category?

UPC means “Universal Product Code.”. UPCs are barcode symbols that manufacturers use to identify their products electronically. This lets those products be digitally scanned and tracked. Each UPC consists of a series of digitally-readable bars plus numbers that people can verify.

Can a company make up its own UPC code?

A company can not “make up” its own UPC number. To have a UPC code that will scan at Point of Sale, the UPC number must contain a GS1 assigned Company Prefix, also known as a manufacturer prefix. GS1 is the global standards organization for item/shipment identification and administers the assignment of GS1 Company Prefixes.

Where can I find the UPC code for EAN?

Our UPC database contains over 54,147,000 12-digit barcodes. If you are looking for 13-digit EAN barcodes, please visit ean-search.org. Please use the XML API for automated access to the UPC database (for apps etc). To obtain a UPC code for your own products, you can by them from GS1 or a reseller, like Bar Codes Talk.

How many barcodes are in the UPC database?

Search by UPC barcode or product name. Our UPC database contains over 54,147,000 12-digit barcodes. If you are looking for 13-digit EAN barcodes, please visit ean-search.org .