What is an 8 digit barcode?

EAN-8 is a GS1 barcode for use on small items when a full EAN-13 barcode label would be too large to fit. It consists of eight digits — four on the left side and four on the right. They use the same kind of encoding as UPC-A and EAN-13, with the last digit being used as a checksum.

What is EAN format?

The International Article Number (also known as European Article Number or EAN) is a standard describing a barcode symbology and numbering system used in global trade to identify a specific retail product type, in a specific packaging configuration, from a specific manufacturer.

How do I generate an EAN barcode?

Use the free web-based barcode generator on the Terry Burton website (see Resources). Just select EAN for your “symbology,” enter in your main code number and leave the “options” field as it is. Click on “Make Barcode” and it will appear on the lower portion of the screen, complete with download links.

When do you use an EAN 8 code?

EAN-8 codes are common throughout the world, and companies may also use them to encode RCN-8 (8-digit Restricted Circulation Numbers), and use them to identify own-brand products sold only in their stores. RCN-8 are a subset of GTIN-8 which begin with a first digit of 0 or 2.

Where does the EAN 8 barcode come from?

An EAN-8 is an EAN/UPC symbology barcode and is derived from the longer International Article Number (EAN-13) code. It was introduced for use on small packages where an EAN-13 barcode would be too large; for example on cigarettes, pencils, and chewing gum packets.

What do the first three digits of the EAN-13 code mean?

The first three digits of the EAN-13 (GS1 Prefix) usually identify the GS1 Member Organization which the manufacturer has joined (not necessarily where the product is actually made). Note that EAN-13 codes beginning with 0 are actually 12-digit UPC codes with prepended 0 digit.

When to use an international Article Number ( EAN )?

International Article Number. EAN barcodes are used worldwide for lookup at retail point of sale, but can also be used as numbers for other purposes such as wholesale ordering or accounting. The most commonly used EAN standard is the thirteen-digit EAN-13, a superset of the original 12-digit Universal Product Code…