Specific size requirements for EAN-13 barcode
The standard size of EAN-13 barcode is 37.29mmx25.93mm, with a magnification of 0.8-2.0. When the printing area allows, barcodes with a magnification of 1.0 or higher should be selected to meet the reading requirements. The smaller the magnification of the barcode, the higher the printing accuracy requirements. When the printing accuracy cannot meet the requirements, it is easy to cause difficulties in barcode recognition.
The range of barcode magnification factor is usually between 0.80 and 2.00. The specific range of magnification factor varies for different barcode types. For example, the amplification factor range of EAN-13/UPC-A is 0.80~2.00, and the amplification factor range of ITF-14 is 0.625~1.200.
Printing accuracy of printing machines: A small magnification factor may lead to printing difficulties, while a large magnification factor may affect the overall appearance of product packaging. Overall design of product packaging: The magnification factor of the barcode should be coordinated with the pattern of the product packaging, avoiding the use of smaller magnification factors on large packaging or larger magnification factors on small packaging. Resolution of the reading device: Ensure that the size of the barcode can be accurately recognized by the reading device.
The size of the printable barcode area; If there is enough space on the customized gift box packaging to print barcode special numbers, a relatively large magnification factor can be chosen.
Printing conditions: With excellent printing conditions and high-quality printing materials, relatively small magnification factors can be used.
Scanning environment: When applied to the retail sector, a smaller barcode magnification system can be selected; When used in storage environments, a larger barcode magnification factor should be selected.
When designing barcodes, the following precautions should be taken into account:
Barcode width: The width of all barcodes produced by the Pingyu Code Creation Barcode Generator software is 29.33mm. After adding the security blank area, the actual width of the barcode range is 37.29mm.
Reserved area: The blank reserved area that is aligned with the barcode pattern must continue for 5mm to facilitate shelf placement, label cutting, and warning signs.
Bar and space color matching: Bar and space color matching refers to the color combination of bars and spaces in barcode symbols, which is achieved by using specialized recognition equipment to distinguish the boundaries and width of bars and spaces.
Some customized packaging is relatively small and cannot fit the text, so it can be smaller. At this time, we need to observe whether the packaging of some big brands of similar products can be reduced. If these benchmark brands can all be reduced, we can also make it smaller appropriately!
Legal basis: Article 35 of the Measures for the Administration of Product Barcodes stipulates that those who use manufacturer identification codes and corresponding product barcodes without approval, use other barcodes to impersonate or forge product barcodes on product packaging, or use cancelled manufacturer identification codes and corresponding product barcodes shall be ordered to make corrections and fined up to 30000 yuan.
Accepting department: Local item coding centers. Service basis: "Regulations on the Management of Product Barcodes"
Applicants need to prepare relevant application materials, usually including business license, product related information, etc. Ensure that the submitted information is true, accurate, and complete to avoid affecting the application process. These documents usually include the business license or its photocopy of the enterprise legal representative, as well as filling out the International Commodity Barcode System Member Registration Form. This registration form can be directly filled out, printed, and stamped on the relevant website. Submit application materials: Submit the prepared application materials to the local coding branch to handle the application for vendor identification code procedures. If you choose an agency to apply on your behalf, the agency will assist in preparing the necessary documents and submitting the application.
Initial review of materials:
The coding branch will conduct a preliminary review of the application materials, and the materials that meet the conditions will be signed with opinions and submitted to the item coding centers of various countries for approval.
After submitting the application, the Item Coding Center will review the application materials. After approval, the applicant will be issued a barcode certificate and barcode card for the goods.
After obtaining the certificate and barcode card, the applicant can generate a barcode number and enter the product information into the system. In this way, the product can be circulated in the market and comply with relevant regulatory requirements.
The product barcode is the identity identifier of the product and the "passport" for the circulation of the product in the market. Any unit or individual using product barcodes must be approved and registered in accordance with the "Regulations on the Management of Product Barcodes" and obtain a manufacturer identification code. The validity period of the vendor identification code is 2 years, and system members should apply for renewal procedures at the local coding branch within 3 months before the expiration of the vendor identification code. If the renewal procedures are not completed within the deadline, the manufacturer identification code and system membership will be cancelled.
The eligibility criteria for product barcodes mainly include:
Obtaining a business license and relevant legal business qualification certificates in accordance with the law: The applicant must be a legally registered enterprise with a valid business license and relevant legal business qualification certificates. This is a basic requirement to ensure that applicants have legal business qualifications and have a fixed place of business: applicants must have a fixed place of business to ensure the stable operation of the enterprise and the correct use of product barcodes.
Payment ability: The applicant must have a certain level of payment ability in order to pay the fees related to the application for product barcodes, such as membership fees.
Retail products with regular packaging: In principle, retail products with regular packaging can be labeled with barcodes, which ensures that high parameter products can be identified and tracked through the barcode B.
Enterprises that meet the above conditions can apply for barcodes through the following two channels:
Apply directly to the branch of the National Article Numbering Center in the location. Online application for manufacturer identification code. During the application process, the applicant needs to provide relevant materials, such as the original and photocopy of the business license, official seal, etc., and fill out the "Registration Form for Members of the National Commodity Barcode System". If the application materials meet the requirements after approval, the coding center will approve the registration of the manufacturer identification code to the applicant and complete the application process!
Please note that the application and use of product barcodes must comply with relevant laws, regulations, and standards, such as the International Standardization Law. During the application process for HeJia, it is not allowed to forge or falsely use product barcodes, use manufacturer identification codes and corresponding product barcodes without approval, or use those already marked with manufacturer identification codes and product barcodes. Violators will be punished according to law.
Every country has subtle standard differences for barcodes. As a custom packaging factory with over 20 years of experience. We will design every packaging for our customers, and whenever barcode printing is involved, we will consider whether it meets various standards. If it cannot meet the standard, we will provide reasonable suggestions for the customized packaging of the customer, and only proceed with production after correcting the design.