Barcode Registration: Is it Necessary?
Barcode registration is not compulsory—your barcodes will work without it. However, registration offers significant benefits by linking your barcode to your product and company online. This enhances visibility and ensures accurate information is available on the internet.
How Does Barcode Registration Work?
Barcode numbers can be linked to their owners through two primary methods:
- GS1 Database – This is an outdated database managed by GS1. Unfortunately, much of its information is inaccurate because it hasn’t been updated in decades. GS1 does not maintain this database to reflect current barcode ownership, and it also does not contain product details.
- Other Major Online Databases – Several reliable barcode databases operate online. These allow your barcode number and product to be registered so that when searched on the internet or via smartphone barcode scanning apps, your product and company details are displayed.
Our Recommendation: The International Barcodes Database
We recommend registering your barcode numbers with the International Barcodes Database. This ensures accurate product and company details appear when your barcode is searched on Google, other search engines, or the Verified by IBN Database.
- If your barcodes were purchased through a member of the International Barcodes Network:
Registration is free, and instructions were emailed to you at the time of your order. - If your barcodes were obtained from GS1 or another supplier:
You can purchase registration here.