Do I Need to Register My Barcode Before Using It?

• You can begin using and printing your barcode immediately after purchase.
• No global or mandatory registration process is required for UPC or EAN GTINs.
• Retailers will add your product information to their own internal POS systems when you provide them with your GTIN.
• Many people misunderstand barcode “registration”—it simply means assigning and submitting product data to each retailer.

No. You can start using your barcode right away and print it on your product immediately. Just be prepared to provide the barcode number to your retailer so they can enter your product information into their inventory system.

What does “registering” a barcode mean?

This question often comes in the form of “How do I register my barcode?” The topic is commonly misunderstood, and we explain it in detail here: How do I register my barcode?