Making sure your barcodes work – first time, every time
Barcode errors can be costly – we can help you avoid them
Barcode errors can damage your bottom line and your reputation – retailers may simply reject your products, and failed scans in hospitals can be even more serious.
So we make it easy for you to create barcodes that work first time, every time. You can generate barcode images online, send them to us for review and even arrange an on-site check of your barcode processes.
Follow the links to relevant services and if you have any questions get in touch.
Barcode image review With confidence built in
When you create your first barcodes there can be a lot to take in, and you don’t want to make any mistakes – imagine the cost of re-packaging all your products if the barcode doesn’t scan?
Our barcode image review service help you prevent mistakes so you can sleep – and trade – easily.
We’ll check everything and provide you with a report identifying areas for improvement. And it’s quick and simple – taking as little as two working days.
What we check
Your barcode image undergoes a detailed check using a verifier that meets the latest global standards. We make sure:
The Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) or Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC) is in the correct format
The barcode is correctly sized and positioned
Appropriate colours are used
Your label design allows for accurate scanning
We then provide a report outlining recommended improvements, along with support for whatever you need to do.
What we don’t check
It is important to understand that full verification of barcodes can only be carried out on final product samples as barcode quality depends on the printing process and packaging material. We recommend that a full verification service is used to check final barcodes as they are printed on your final products. A number of our accredited barcode solution providers offer full verification services and they can be found using the Partner Finder. Or arrange an on-site visit from one of our barcode experts
Barcode assurance
Whatever barcode problems you’re experiencing, our barcode assurance service will get to the bottom of them
We do our best to make our standards easy to follow – but sometimes you need to talk to our experts directly, and at your own site. Which is why we offer our barcode assurance service – a tailored package of on-site assessment and hands-on training.
Afterwards, you’ll understand everything you need to know about barcodes – and how to keep things working smoothly.
We can tailor the service to suit your specific needs, but as a minimum we’ll help you to:
- Use barcodes at all levels of your packaging hierarchy
- Comply with GS1 standards – and your customer requirements
- Ensure the quality, structure and placement of your barcodes is correct
We’ll provide an on-site assessment and training from a GS1 expert – and leave you with an actionable report for you to use to get up to speed.
Is the service right for you?
Barcode assurance benefits any business struggling with:
- Customer barcode requirements
- Fines for non-compliance
- Supply chain inefficiencies through incorrect barcode use