How to Read a Barcode

Barcodes have perceived as the machine-readable numbers in the form of parallel lines used entirely to distinguish and track products. Also, it plays a vital role in supply chains, conceding retailers, manufacturers, and carrier providers as they move through the supply chain. In this article, we will talk on How to read a barcode.

Know is Barcode

Barcode is a fixed code expressed by a series of vertical black & white bars of various widths followed with a 12 or 13 digit numbers.

Also, it makes it adequate for retailers to determine your company & product data through exploring online for the barcode number, or with a barcode inspecting app.

Consequence of Barcode Registration

• Barcode Registration serves merchants to find your company & product data through the barcode inspecting app.
• It further helps to prevent theft or accidental misuse of the barcode numbers.
• Barcode Registration Increase the internet profile of your product
• Barcode Registration helps to verify your barcodes validity & legitimate

Where Are Barcodes Used?

Barcodes are used for tracking information across a range of industries, most prominently in product sales, travel, and food such as -

• Tracking packages and covers sent in the mail.
• Monitoring in consumers and luggage on planes, buses, and trains.
• Managing the stock of store inventory.
• Listing store or club membership cards.
• Saving a website address or contact information.

How to Get Barcode in India

These are the vital steps regarding how to get barcode in India.

• GS1 India registration form duly filled and signed along with the product class sheet duly highlighting the product sections has manufactured.
• Request report on letterhead for allocation of GS1 Company prefix number.
• Proof of the balance sheet as on 31st March 2015 or latest
• PAN card copy of Proprietor – in case of Proprietorship firm or PAN card copy of the candidate company in other cases
• Verifying of the status of the Applicant Company.

Documents Expected for Barcode Registration

Company Pan Card - A proof of PAN Card of the company is needed as Proof of authentication of the business entity.

Business Registration Proof - GST registration, partnership deed, certificate of incorporation, shop establishment certificate, FSSAI license is required for business registration proof

Cancelled Cheque - A Cancelled Cheque is compulsory to be submitted for checking bank account details.

Audited Financial Statement - To determine the previous year's annual turnover of the business entity, last year's Audited Financial Statement is required.

How to Read a Barcode

If you have a business, being able to understand barcodes with a scanner is significant. There are ensuing steps to read a barcode -

• Firstly, you will require a barcode scanner, which is obtainable from several online marketplaces, including Amazon.
• Also, expect a computer or laptop to connect to the scanner device and receive information from it.
• Now, you need a product database or software package to protect product information if you want to use barcode scanning to track products and methods. Know more about How to read a Barcode

The author is an associate editor for Gst Registration, ISO Certificaton in India.