Barcode Registration
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Looking to boost your product’s market visibility and streamline inventory management? Barcode Registration is the key to unlocking these benefits! Barcode is a machine-readable image that is characterized by parallel lines varying in width and spacing between them and digits. It is used to encode product details such as product numbers, serial numbers and batch numbers instantly. They are essential for product identification, faster checkout, and efficient supply chain tracking. Whether you’re a startup, retailer, or manufacturer, obtaining your unique barcode registration ensures your products are easily recognizable and trusted by retailers worldwide. By registering your barcodes with authorized agencies like GS1 India, you gain access to global standards, improved brand credibility, and seamless integration with e-commerce platforms.
- Business PAN Card
- Proof of Business Address
- Certificate of Incorporation / Business Registration
- Bank Account Details (cancelled cheque or bank statement)
- Identity Proof of the authorized signatory
- Visit the official GS1 India website.
- Create an account and fill out the online application form with business details.
- Upload the required documents as per the checklist.
- Choose the number of barcodes needed and pay the applicable fees.
- Submit the application. Once verified, you will receive your unique GS1 barcode prefix and numbers.
- Use these barcodes on your product packaging for seamless identification.
A business should register a unique barcode for every distinct product variant (including differences in size, color, or type). When registering, you should also consider potential future products, as the number of barcodes allotted cannot be changed later; if you run out, you must re-register for additional barcodes.
A GS1 Company Prefix is a unique number assigned to your business by GS1. It forms the basis of all barcodes created by your company and ensures that your barcodes are globally unique.
GS1 barcodes in India require an annual renewal for continued validity. The initial registration is for one year, after which you must pay a renewal fee to maintain your GS1 membership and keep your barcodes active.
Each unique GS1 barcode allows for accurate tracking of products through the supply chain, enabling quick identification, withdrawal, or recall of specific batches in case of defects or safety issues.
If a business change their company name or address, they must update their records with GS1. This ensures that all barcode-related information remains accurate and compliant for both regulatory and supply chain purposes.