If you do a Google search for the Official UPC database, you will come across numerous official-sounding websites. Unfortunately, none of the information on these unregulated websites should be trusted since the product data is not provided by brand owners. (Click Here To Learn More). There is not a single global database that contains a […]
Labs Around the Country Relying on COVID-19 Labels
January 7, 2021 in Bar Code Graphics
In 2019, we made significant changes to our www.orderbarcodes.com website to enable serial barcode labels to be easily ordered. For over two decades, we have been a major provider of serialized barcode labels to many industries. As a result of massive COVID-19 testing and vaccination initiatives, our labeling department has been working non-stop to provide […]
GS1 Lowers Minimum Quantity for UPC GTINs
November 24, 2020 in Standards
For the past 45 years, GS1 US (formerly the Uniform Code Council) has been the standards organization that administers UPCs allocations. Up until now, GS1 made licensing a Company Prefix mandatory for companies who wanted to identify their products with UPC. Their cost structure was extremely harsh for small companies that might not need more […]
Bar Code Graphics launches COVID-19 Visitor Management Solution
September 29, 2020 in Bar Code Graphics
Bar Code Graphics is proud to announce we have launched a privacy centric-secure online solution, www.prvent.io, to easily, enable contact tracing data to seamlessly and privately be maintained. Prvent utilizes a QR code for contact-free visitor sign-in, and risk assessment.Our Covid-19 Visitor Management solution which helps ensure the safety of residents, visitors, tenants, and employees. Prvent will work for any type of business or organization which needs to […]
Amazon’s Valid UPC Barcode Policy
September 2, 2020 in GS1 UPC Barcodes
In May 2016, Amazon refined their UPC (GTIN) requirements and clearly stated that both new and existing vendors MUST use GS1 UPC barcodes. Click here to view policy update. A GS1 UPC barcode has a UPC (GS1) Company Prefix licensed to the brand owner. Despite this update, many vendors were confused by conficting information published, […]
Frequently Asked Questions: UPC Barcodes & GS1 Company Prefixes
August 31, 2020 in Standards
As the US authority on barcoding, we assist companies from almost every industry. However, the vast majority of inquiries involve ISBN identification for books and UPC codes for products. The questions and answers below cover many of the UPC and GS1 questions we receive daily. Why do I need a UPC barcode?UPCs (aka UPC codes) […]
Sequentially numbered barcode labels available on www.orderbarcodes.com
July 28, 2020 in Bar Code Graphics
We are pleased to announce sequentially numbered barcode labels are available for SAME DAY SHIPPING and can be ordered online ORDER NOW Sequential barcode labels are commonly used by:Schools – To identify items which are school property, including laptops, iPads and sporting equipment.Laboratories – To track test tubes and manage testing kits.Warehouses – To identify […]
The Importance of Trusted UPC Barcodes in Shopify/ Walmart Partnership
June 19, 2020 in GS1 UPC Barcodes
Walmart and Shopify just announced a partnership enabling small – medium size businesses access to the continually increasing traffic on Walmart.com. In the last quarter, US eCommerce business grew 74% and this new initiative opens access to over 1 million Shopify sellers to get in front of 120 million monthly users on Walmart.com. The Walmart […]
Barcodes for CBD (Cannabidiol) Products
May 29, 2020 in Standards
Barcodes for CBD Products Unlike THC products sold at designated medical and recreational dispensaries, CBD products are now available in a wide range of retailers across the globe. Aside from global item identification, CBD products are required by certain states to have additional QR barcodes. The information below will provide guidance on exactly what CBD […]
GS1 Global Support: Barcodes & Assistance
April 2, 2020 in Bar Code Graphics
Ever since the the first UPC was scanned on a Wrigley’s pack of gum, Bar Code Graphics has been the authority on barcode creation and implementation. We have directly or indirectly touched most suppliers in major retail stores around the globe. Whereas the GS1 Barcode Service is exclusively for companies with a US address, we do offer GS1 […]
