Product EAN code

The EAN (European Article Number) code is a standardized barcode used to identify products in Europe. It exists in different lengths: EAN-13 (13 digits) and EAN-8 (8 digits). The EAN code is essential for inventory management, traceability and integration with point-of-sale systems. In the DPP context, the EAN code can be used as product identifier. Verisav integrates the EAN code into the DPP, enabling product identification and integration with existing management systems. The EAN (European Article Number) code is a standardized coding system initially developed for Europe, but now used worldwide. It is part of the GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) family and is managed by GS1. The EAN code exists in two main formats: EAN-13 (13 digits, most common) and EAN-8 (8 digits, for small products with little space for barcode). The EAN-13 code consists of 13 digits: the first 2 or 3 digits identify the national GS1 organization (for example, 30-37 for France, 40-44 for Germany), the next 9 or 10 digits identify the product (assigned by the company), and the last digit is a check digit (to verify code validity). The EAN code is essential for several reasons: inventory management (quickly identify products in stock), traceability (track products in the supply chain), integration with point-of-sale systems (automatic barcode reading at checkout), and regulatory compliance (requirement for retail and DPP). The EAN code is generally printed as a linear barcode (1D barcode) on product packaging, but can also be encoded in QR Codes or Data Matrix. In the context of the European Digital Product Passport, the EAN code can be used as product identifier, thus enabling unique identification and traceability. Verisav integrates the EAN code into the DPP, enabling product identification and integration with existing management systems, thus facilitating traceability and product management.