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EAN code
European Article Number;
A common product code established by the European countries in 1977,
based on the UPC common product code. JAN in
Japan is a derivation of EAN. EAN consists of 13 digits
with the 1-digit prefix,
including 2 (or 3) flag digits.
EAN International
Established in 1977, this was setup as the administrative organization
for the international common product code (EAN) for European countries of free
economies. Since its inception, many countries from around the world have joined.
In 1992, EAN International changed its name from the International
Article Numbering Association.
EAN symbology
EAN bar code symbology consists of 13 digits:
Check the JAN symbology for its variation.
Element
Each black and white bars in a Multi-level
bar code is an element.
(See module)
Even Parity Character
A character in the
EAN symbology, where the sum of
black bar modules is even and not odd.
(See Odd Parity,
flag)
Extended Version
A type of
Standard Symbology for Physical Distribution
that has 2-digits (to fit the length to even,
affixed dummy zero before it, so it seems 3 digits) of
identification code for PD,
to conform to the unique circumstances of physical distribution in Japan.
Only for domestic use in Japan.
(See Standard Version)
EAN code /
EAN International /
EAN symbol /
Element /
Even Parity character /
Extended Version
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