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All product identification numbers have an underlying format
consisting of a supplier number (assigned by the UCC, ECCC or appropriate EAN
numbering organization), plus a specific item number assigned by the manufacturer
or supplier. This combination of supplier ID number and item number ensures
that any code created anywhere in the world is unique.
Within this overall global number structure, the UCC and
the various EAN number organizations manage the assignment of numbers somewhat
differently. The following sections describe the different number structures.
The Universal Product Code or U.P.C. is used on virtually
all consumer items sold in North America.
The structure for the U.P.C. number is described below:
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Position
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13
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12
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11
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10
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9
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8
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7
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6
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5
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4
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3
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2
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1
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Character
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(N1)
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N2
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N3
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N4
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N5
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N6
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N7
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N8
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N9
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N10
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N11
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N12
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C
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A 12 digit number where:
(N1) is an implied zero, and is not displayed as a number
N2-N7 is a unique number assigned by the UCC/ECCC to
a member organization
N8-N12 is a unique number assigned by a member organization
to a specific product
C is a modulo 10 check character
Manufacturer Identification Number (N2-N7)
is a unique number that identifies a manufacturer for branded products and
brand owner for private label brands in Canada and the USA. The manufacturer
identification number is assigned by the Electronic Commerce Council of Canada
or by the Uniform Code Council, Inc. (in the USA).
Item Number (N8-N12) This number is assigned and
controlled by the manufacturer for branded products and brand owner for private
label products. Each different consumer package must have a unique item number.
Check-digit (C) is calculated from the other numbers
in the code.
SCC-14
Number Structure
The SCC-14 is used to identify "standard" shipping containers,
that is, where all the units in the shipping container are identical. Standard
containers are described in more detail on page *.
The SCC-14 code is 14-digits long and is based on the U.P.C.
of the items inside the container.
The structure of the shipping container code number is described
below.
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Position
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14
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13
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12
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11
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10
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9
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8
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7
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6
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5
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4
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3
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2
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1
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SCC/EAN-14
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P1
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N1
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N2
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N3
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N4
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N5
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N6
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N7
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N8
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N9
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N10
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N11
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N12
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C
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A 14 digit number where:
PI is a packaging indicator assigned by a particular member
organization.
N1-12 is a unique number made of two parts
- a number assigned by the UCC/ECCC or EAN to a member
organization
- A number assigned by the member organization to
a product.
C is a modulo 10 check character.
Packaging Indicator (PI) - Packaging indicators are
used to identify different-sized containers containing the same item. Manufacturers
select the packaging indicators for their own products using the numbers 0 to
9.
0 A packaging indicator of 0 is used when:
- When the case contains a standard assortment of
items, each item is marked with a different U.P.C.. The item number
shown on the outside of the case will be different and unique to items
contained inside.
- The contents of the case are not marked with U.P.C.s,
e.g. a bulk carton of frozen sausage.
1-8 The manufacturer can use the numbers
1 through 8 to indicate different levels of packaging, e.g. case, carton,
pallet, bale, etc The item number on the packages inside the case have
the same item number that is shown on the SCC-14 on the outside of the
case..
9 This number is used to identify random
weight products when the contents of the case varies in weight or
quantity from container to container.
If the packaging indictor is 9, an "Application
Identifier (AI)" must be included to indicate the quantity or weight
of units inside the case.
In general, the packaging indicator of a shipping container
code shows the packaging level (innerpack, carton or pallet) and, indirectly,
indicates the quantity of items contained within (e.g. an innerpack may
contain 12 items, a small carton may contain 24 items, a large carton may contain
48).
Manufacturer Identification/Item Number (N1-N12) the
manufacturer identification number is assigned by the UCC/ECCC (EAN association
within each country) while the item number is assigned and controlled by the
manufacturer for branded products and brand owner for private label products.
Check-digit (C) is calculated from the other numbers
in the code.
The SSCC-18 (serial shipping container code) is used to
identify variable shipping containers and other logistical units. The number
is 18-digits long and is a unique number, independent of the U.P.C. of the items
inside the container.
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Position
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18
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17
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16
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15
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14
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13
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12
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11
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10
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9
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8
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7
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6
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5
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4
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3
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2
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1
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Character
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PT
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N1
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N2
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N3
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N4
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N5
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N6
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N7
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N8
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N9
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N10
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N11
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N12
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N13
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N14
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N15
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N16
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C
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An 18 digit number where:
PT is a Packaging Type assigned by a particular
member organization
N1-N16 is a unique number made of two parts:
- a number assigned by the UCC/ECCC or EAN to a member
organization.
- a serial number assigned by the member organization
to identify any one entity (e.g. product, container, pallet) from another
entity for 12 months or the life of the entity, whichever is longer.
C is a modulo 10 check character.
Packaging Type - In a serial shipping container
code, the packaging type denotes a general type of container:
0 a shipping case or carton
1 a pallet (larger than a case or
carton)
2 a container larger than a pallet,
e.g. a truckload
3 undefined container type
4 internally-defined container type
5 9 reserved for future use
Manufacturer Identification Number is a unique
number that identifies a manufacturer for branded products and brand owner for
private label products in Canada and the USA. The manufacturer number is assigned
by the Electronic Commerce Council of Canada or by the Uniform Code Council,
Inc. (in the USA).
Serial Number - The serial number is a unique 9-digit
number you assign to identify a shipping container. The number should not be
repeated on any other shipping container for 12 months or while the shipping
container (containing the product) may still be in use, whichever is longer.
Check-digit is calculated from the other numbers
in the code.
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