EAN-8

European Article Number

EAN-8 is derived from the EAN-13 barcode symbology and is designed for small packaging. It usually carries a GTIN-8.

Also Known as

UCC-8, JAN-8.

Variants:

  • EAN-8+2 is an extension of EAN-8 that includes a two-digit add-on.
  • EAN-8+5 is an extension of EAN-8 that includes a five-digit add-on.
  • EAN-Velocity is a special form of EAN-8 starting with 0that is used for in-store coupons.
  • EAN-13 is a longer variant of EAN-8 which has a distinct number system based on GTIN-13.
  • EAN-8 Composite is a variant of EAN-8 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: 01335583

2.Truncated with white space guards:

Data: 01335583

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