GS1 Barcode Process Overview

This information website is provided by Bar Code Graphics provides the step by step processes a company need to take to get UPC barcodes on their products. GS1 is the global organization, which establishes identification standards for various industries (i.e. retail, healthcare) and licenses unique GS1 Company Prefixes. The first part of every UPC consists of this GS1 Company Prefix. If your company plans to sell products to medium/large retailers and Amazon, obtaining a GS1 Company Prefix is the first step towards identifying your products with UPC barcodes.

GS1 standards enable companies to properly identify their products so they can be sold in stores worldwide and online. The GS1 Barcode Service includes one-on-one support from an assigned consultant who facilitates the entire process of obtaining GS1 Company Prefixes (when necessary), UPC/GTIN management, and marking your items with compliant GS1 barcodes. In addition, verified printed barcode labels and/or high resolution digital barcode files (.eps) are included.

Number of Items	GS1 License	GS1 UPC Service	Total Fee	Included Barcodes
1 -10	$250	$150	$400	10 files	SELECT
1 – 100	$750	$250	$1,000	100 files	SELECT
1 – 1,000	$2,500	$1,000	$3,500	$1,000 credit	SELECT
1 – 10,000	$6,500	$2,000	$8,500	$1,500 credit	SELECT
1 – 100,000	$10,500	$2,500	$13,000	$2,000 credit	SELECT