Definition:
GS1 is the name newly assigned to EAN International. EAN International began
in 1974 with 12 European countries with the goal of creating a European Article
Numbering (EAN) system similar to the UPC number in the United States. GS1’s
mission is to obtain global standardization of article identification.
GS1 US is the name newly assigned to UCC (Uniform Code Council). The UCC
is responsible for assigning U.P.C. codes to companies. They are also responsible
for the conversion to 14-digit GTINs (Global Trade Identification Numbers).
In order to obtain a U.P.C. code, your organization must become a member
of the UCC.
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Online Resources of Information:
EAN International, now
known as GS1,
is the standards body for article identification numbers
in non-U.S. countries.
The
Uniform Code Council (UCC), now known as GS1 US, is
the U.S. standards body to obtain a U.P.C. Bar Code and
obtain information about
UCCnet.
For more information on GTINs, (click here)
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