GS1 Barcode Numbers

GS1 barcode, starting with prefix 890, provides unambiguous and universal identification to your products.

The unique product code could then be encoded to various barcode forms – liner barcode, QR code, Datamatrix , etc., based on the requirement to enable instant capture of product information.

These barcode for products enables authentication of its authorised owner, helping differentiate with product lookalikes.

To be able to sell through major retailers and online shopping site, suppliers/manufacturers have to affix GS1 barcodes for their products

Get free access to our DataKart service to easily assign and manage GTINs for your products. This helps avoid duplication of barcode. DataKart also enables:

• View of all products information, their attributes, images, etc. from a single screen


• Generate artwork for designing barcodes


• View complete product lifecycle

DataKart also feeds the Smart Consumer mobile app and enables compliance FSSAI and AGMARK's requirements on providing license numbers and validity to consumers.

Search engine giant Google has revealed a 40% improvement in search results when the GTIN (barcode number) is used within the product webpage, leading to higher visibility and more business.

National and international regulations currently requiring/endorsing the need for GS1 barcodes on products. Some of these are:

• DGFT Public Notice No. 52 2015/2020 mandates use of GS1 barcodes on exported medicines to facilitate track & trace and authentication


• U.S. FDA Regulation for Unique Device Identifier (UDI) for medical devices

• Give an international look and feel to products


• Facilitate inventory management by ensuring correct consignment dispatches as per customer orders


• Enable automated data capture with 100% information accuracy, eliminating human errors