Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Amazon Global Selling
Amazon Global Selling
Sell Globally Fees & Pricing Resources Blogs on exports Sell in India Register now
G LOBA L S ELL IN G B LO G
With increasing trade between countries, barcodes have become important for product identification, hassle-free
logistics and safe import-export across the world. There’s no doubt that technology is increasingly becoming a
driving factor in most industries. With digitization comes easy and effective business techniques like the
introduction of barcodes. The use of barcodes helps in complying with the best trading practices globally, along
with making export smooth and error-free.
What is a barcode?
A barcode is a rectangular or square-shaped image on a product, which contains a series of black and white lines
arranged in unique patterns with a few digits attached – this is commonly referred to as code. This image can be
read or interpreted by a scanner.
The objective of a barcode is to ensure product identification post manufacturing – during shipping and delivery.
For instance, a range of similar products are shipped on a regular basis from India to the US. Each of these
products might need to be delivered at different locations. In such cases, these barcodes can be used to identify
and track products. When a bar code is applied to the outer packaging of a product, it helps in recognizing the
product at the retail stores and while exporting, in tracking the inventory at warehouses, on invoices to help in
price identification.
Types of barcodes
There are many types of barcode configurations that are used across industries worldwide. Each of these barcodes
differ in size, linearity, material, etc. and whether they have checksum1.
1-dimensional barcodes:
These codes are formed with a combination of numbers with alphabet.
1. UPC (Universal Product Code) Codes:
These are 12-digit codes that contain information about the manufacturer along with the unique details of the
product like product type, size, and color.
2-Dimensional barcodes:
Square or rectangular shaped two-dimensional barcodes contain a number of dots arranged in a unique pattern.
These barcodes are considered to be more secure and hold larger amount of information in small space. Quick
Response or QR codes are the most commonly used 2D barcodes these days.
To obtain a GS1 barcode, the first step is to register with GS1 and obtain GTIN. It is a unique code given to a
trade item or product. After registering with GS1, the user gets access to the Datakart website from where they
can obtain more GTIN for their products. Each product requires a different GTIN. A seller can also upload and
manage all their product information on this website. This information and availability of products will be
visible to all potential customers across the globe, when they scan the product using their mobile phones. Once
obtained, the printed barcode quality must be verified by the nearest GS1 India office.
Barcodes are undoubtedly an important part of e-commerce exports. With increasing demand for Indian products
in the international markets and growing exports, businesses and MSMEs are opting for online exports. Amazon
Global Selling enables brands, wholesalers, manufacturers, exporters and small businesses to expand
internationally and sell in 18+ marketplaces like USA, Canada, Australia, Singapore, UAE and more. This opens up
opportunities for exporters to reach millions of customers with easy registration, simple listing and assistance in
shipping.
How to export from India
Register now
Sources:
1. https://www.gs1india.org/content/barcodes
2. https://www.gs1india.org/blog/2020/01/02/compliance-with-national-and-international-regulations-made-easy-with-gs1-barcodes/
3. https://www.gs1.org/standards/get-barcodes
4. http://dava.gov.in/davahq/files/DGFT_Drug_Track_N_Trace_Implementation_Manual.pdf
Disclaimer: Whilst Amazon Seller Services Private Limited ("Amazon") has used reasonable endeavours in compiling the information provided,
Amazon provides no assurance as to its accuracy, completeness or usefulness or that such information is error-free. In certain cases, the blog is
provided by a third-party seller and is made available on an "as-is" basis. Amazon hereby disclaims any and all liability and assumes no
responsibility whatsoever for consequences resulting from use of such information. Information provided may be changed or updated at any time,
without any prior notice. You agree to use the information, at your own risk and expressly waive any and all claims, rights of action and/or
remedies (under law or otherwise) that you may have against Amazon arising out of or in connection with the use of such information. Any
copying, redistribution or republication of the information, or any portion thereof, without prior written consent of Amazon is strictly prohibited.
*Map not to scale. The map has been used for design and representational purpose only, it does not depict the geographical boundaries of the
country. These do not conform to the external boundaries of India recognized by the Survey of India.
Register now
Limited period offer. *Terms and conditions apply
Find out how Amazon is unlocking infinite possibilities for a Digital India
Popular categories to sell online in Sell Face Masks & Gloves Sell Hand Sanitizers Sell Medical Equipment Sell Grocery Sell Books Sell Beauty Products
India Sell Home Products Sell Kitchenware Sell Furniture Sell Shoes Sell Clothes Sell Toys
Selling on Amazon Grow your Business Seller Resources For Registered Sellers Find us on Social Media
How to sell on Amazon Become a Prime Seller Start Selling Guide (PDF) Join FBA Facebook
Requirements to Sell Tools to help you grow Seller Events Selling Programs Youtube
Fees & Pricing Selling Programs Seller University Sell Globally Instagram
Beginners Guide Global Selling All About Selling (Blog) Refer a friend to Sell & Earn Rewards