EAN-13

European Article Number

EAN-13 is an extension of the UPC-A barcode symbology that usually carries a GTIN-13.

It was designed by the International Article Numbering Association in 1976 for identification of retail goods at point of sale outside of the US.

Also Known as

EAN, UCC-13, European Article Number, International Article Number, JAN, JAN-13.

Variants:

  • EAN-13+2 is an extension of EAN-13 that includes a two-digit add-on.
  • EAN-13+5 is an extension of EAN-13 that includes a five-digit add-on.
  • EAN-99 is a special form of EAN-13 starting with 99that is used as an in-store coupon.
  • EAN-8 is a barcode symbology derived from EAN-13 that is designed for small packaging. It uses a distinct numbering system based on GTIN-8.
  • ISBN is a variant of EAN-13 used to identify books.
  • ISMN is a variant of EAN-13 used to identify printed music.
  • ISSN is a variant of EAN-13 used to identify periodicals.
  • EAN-13 Composite is a variant of EAN-13 that should be used when a CC-A or CC-B GS1 Composite 2D component is required.

Standards: ISO/IEC 15420, BS EN 797, GS1 General Specifications.

Example

1.Identical symbols, input provided with a check digit:

Data: 93771473968012
2.A symbol that includes a five-digit add-on:

Data: 9771473968012 54499

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