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EAN/JAN 8 Example
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GS1 (Formerly RSS)
The GS1 family contains three linear symbologies to be used with the GS1 (formerly EAN.UCC)
system. The use of this symbology is intended to comply with the GS1 application guidelines.
GS1 bar code symbols are intended for encoding identification numbers and data supplementary to the
identification. The administration of the numbering system by GS1 ensures that identification codes
assigned to particular items are unique worldwide and they and the associated supplementary data are
defined in a consistent way. The major benefit for the users of the GS1 system is the availability of
uniquely defined identification code and supplementary data formats for use in their trading
transactions.
GS1-14 encodes the full 14-digit GS1 item identification in a linear symbol that can be scanned
omnidirectionally by suitably programmed point-of-sale scanners.
GS1-Limited encodes a 14-digit GS1 item identification with indicator digits of zero or one in a linear
symbol for use on small items that will not be scanned at the point-of-sale.
GS1-14 Stacked is a variation of GS1-14 symbology that is stacked in two rows and is used when the
normal symbol would be too wide for the application. It comes in two versions – a truncated version
used for small item marking applications, and a taller omnidirectional version that is designed to be read
by omnidirectional scanners.
GS1 Expanded encodes GS1 item identification plus supplementary AI element strings such as weight
and "best before" date in a linear symbol that can be scanned omnidirectionally by suitably
programmed point-of-sale scanners. GS1 Expanded can also be printed in multiple rows as a stacked
column.