Single GTIN: If you have only a few products that need barcodes, this might be the most cost-effective option for your company. Single GTINs are a great option for small companies that are looking to quickly list their products for sale. You can license a single GTIN for $30 and there is no annual renewal fee. (Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs) are encoded into UPC barcodes. ) GS1 Company Prefix: A GS1 Company Prefix allows businesses to get multiple barcodes at a single time, as well as identify locations, mixed cases, create coupons, and create higher levels of packaging like a case or pallet. GS1 Company Prefixes are great for companies with growing product lines. You can license a GS1 Company Prefix that comes in different “capacities” representing the maximum number of unique products you can identify with that license. As long as you renew your Membership every year, your product data will remain linked to your company information.

Select a single GTIN or GS1 Company Prefix and put them in your cart. Provide your contact information Pay You will get a welcome email from GS1 US within minutes. It includes all the important information you need to get started, including access to myGS1 US—your online member center. https://www. gs1us. org/upcs-barcodes-prefixes/get-a-barcode

The barcode should be located somewhere on the package that will remain flat and unwrinkled for easy scanning. Barcodes are usually placed in the lower right-hand corner of the back of the package. [3] X Research source Changing the size of the barcode may affect how well it scans. To be on the safe side, double-check to make sure you get the size you need. [4] X Research source

Physical barcode labels are more expensive than digital ones, so you should only choose this option if your packaging materials have already been produced. Your labels should be placed in the same location on all of your products. Choose a place that will be easy to scan and unlikely to wrinkle during shipping and handling.

You may also wish to buy your own verification equipment through GS1, such as the GS1 Conformance Standard Test Cards. [6] X Research source