Kvasny Prum. 1994; 40(5): 134-140 | DOI: 10.18832/kp1994010

EAN - International system using bar code in numbering artieles.Peer-reviewed article

O. BŘINDA

The contribution offers principal information referring to international standardized system using EAN bar code (European Article Numbering), being a crossbred of theUSand Canadian UPC system (Universal Products Code), enjoying alongside it a most widespread application. Basic code structures of the consumer' s and distribution units are described, illustrating a mode of supplementary information coding. The standards hitherto published in Czech language are listed, relating to given problematics. Furthermore, information is discussed with reference to: methods used in barcode printing symbols, parameters necessary to perfect EAN code printing, key principles relating to numbering of basic types of packages and technical appliances in connection with practical application of the system. Report is made on survey results, aimed at finding the present quality standards in articles numbering in the course of EAN system application in retail trade network in theterritoryofCzech Republic.
(In Czech, English summary only)

Keywords: EAN, bar code, UPC, numbering article

Published: May 1, 1994