Do I need a UPC barcode?
Any person or company manufacturing a product with the intent to sell in the retail sector will need to have a barcode assigned to each of their product lines or types. This means that each variation of your product – different sizes, colours, flavours, etc. – will require a barcode, which can then be replicated on all items of that particular product which you produce.
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Retail barcodes come both in the UPC – 12-digit format; and also a 13-digit format known as EAN. When you purchase barcodes through SA Barcodes, we give you both formats so that you can satisfy the requirements of your intended retailers. However, the formats are very similar and most modern stores will accept either version – we advise that you check with your intended retailer about which format they prefer before doing your final print run.
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