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Barcodes - The BasicsFor information on what barcodes are, how they work and how to set them up, we fnd this site really useful: https://www.zebra.com/gb/en/research-library/getting-started/barcode-printing/barcode-printing-faqs.html#choose-bar-code Barcode Numbers There are a couple of options when it comes to the numbering of your barcodes. You can simply use the stock item as your barcode reference if it is only for your internal use. However, if you need your products to be recognised by a unique code that can be used by your customers or identifed globally, you will need to register them with GS1.GS1 BarcodesGS1 are a global, neutral, non-proft standards organisation that brings effciency and transparency to the supply chain. Their barcode and technology tools create a common foundation, enabling you to identify, capture and share vital information about products, locations and assets. GS1 provides a common language to share information with customers, partners and suppliers using barcodes to store information such as product numbers, serial numbers and batch numbers. Barcodes play a key role in supply chains, enabling parties like retailers, manufacturers, transport providers and hospitals to automatically identify and track products as they move through the supply chain.GS1 manages several types of barcodes. Each is designed for use in a different situation:• EAN/UPC family: Instantly recognisable 1D barcodes used in retail all over the world.• DataBar family: Compact 1D barcodes that can hold additional product attributes such as the weight of fresh foods.• One-dimensional (1D) barcodes: Used exclusively in general distribution and logistics: Versatile 1D barcodes used to represent ID keys and attributes in a distribution environment.• Two-dimensional (2D) barcodes: Compact, high-capacity 2D symbols suitable for representing all GS1 keys and attributes.For more information, please visit http://www.gs1.org/barcodes GS1 Costs The following table is a guide to the GS1 Membership Fees and can be found on the GS1 website along with details of the benefts of the membership package: https://www.gs1uk.org/get-a-barcode/membership-benefts. For more information or to calculate membership costs based on your site requirements, please visithttps://www.gs1uk.org/join-us.