What Is a Barcode

What Is a Barcode and a Barcode Number

Barcode registration, among the services offered by Sistem Patent, plays a critical role in product identification, tracking, and stock control. A barcode number is usually a visual code of black bars and white spaces arranged in a rectangle. When scanned, those bars convert into information about the product.

The main parts of a barcode are:

• Country Code: the digits indicating the country where the product is produced or originates.
• Manufacturer Code: the digits identifying the company that makes or imports the product.
• Product Code: the digits identifying a specific product from that manufacturer.
• Check Digit: a number used to verify the barcode is correct.

One of the most common barcode types is the UPC (Universal Product Code), used particularly in North America. In Europe, EAN (European Article Number) is standard. Barcodes are not limited to retail products; they appear on library books, hospital wristbands, shipping parcels, and in many other contexts. They can also be two-dimensional (2D), like QR codes.

Getting a Barcode Number

The documents required for the barcode number service provided by Sistem Patent are:

• Power of attorney issued in the name of the individual or company
• List of products the barcode will be assigned to
• Notarized letter of undertaking
• Income statement for the most recent fiscal year (approved by a certified accountant)
• Trade registry gazette for newly established companies
• Blank signed income statement for companies with no declared income
• Registration certificate from the chamber of commerce or industry where the company is a member

How to Get a Barcode Number

An EAN barcode number is an identification system used for the international sale and distribution of a product. These numbers are issued by an organization called GS1. Sistem Patent handles the documents and information needed to obtain an EAN barcode number.

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Every country has its own GS1 office, and each office has slightly different requirements for barcode registration. The typical baseline documents are:

• Company information: full company name, address, and contact details.
• Tax or business registration document: proof that the company is officially registered.
• Product information: detailed data on the products that need barcode numbers.
• Authorization letter: if a representative is filing, proof the representative is authorized to act on the company’s behalf.
• Application fee: the fee set by GS1.

EAN Barcode Application in Turkey

The EAN barcode application process in Turkey is run by GS1 Turkey. Sistem Patent handles the allocation of barcode numbers that uniquely identify your products. The general steps of the Turkey EAN barcode application are:

• GS1 Turkey membership application: submit the application form.
• Product data preparation: collect product details including brand, model, type, and variants.
• Barcode type selection: choose the right format for your products. EAN-13 and UPC-A are the most common.
• Barcode number allocation: with your GS1 Turkey membership, you receive a range of digits to start your product identification codes.
• Barcode creation and labeling: convert the allocated number into a graphical barcode using generator tools or software, then apply it to product packaging or labels.
• Product identification and distribution: after the barcodes are on your products, you can bring them to market. Barcodes support tracking, inventory management, and quick processing at point of sale.
• Barcode number lookup: verify your product data using the barcode numbers through GS1 Turkey’s official website or tools.

After the Barcode Number Is Allocated

Once a barcode number is allocated, it is available for use for one year. At the end of the year, the renewal fee has to be paid to extend the period. Otherwise, the barcode number is released for use by others.

Barcode Transfer

After a barcode number is obtained, it can be transferred to another organization or person. The documents required for transfer are:

• Transfer agreement drawn up at a notary
• Letter of undertaking from the receiving company
• Chamber registration certificate of the receiving company
• Signature declaration of the receiving company’s representatives

Barcode Registration Services with Sistem Patent

Sistem Patent is by your side in the barcode registration process with an expert team. We manage every step of the registration work professionally and complete your applications quickly and effectively. With our support, the barcode number process runs smoothly and without friction.