Barcode registration allows businesses to assign a unique identification code to their products, enabling efficient inventory management, retail sales, and global trade. In India, barcodes are issued by GS1 India, the only authorized body to provide globally accepted barcodes.
A barcode is a machine-readable code in the form of numbers and a pattern of parallel lines of varying widths. It represents product information such as:
Product code
Manufacturer details
Price (linked via software, not stored in barcode)
Inventory data
Issuing Body: GS1 India
Governed by: Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India
PAN Card (Company or Proprietor)
GST Registration Certificate
Company Incorporation Certificate or MSME Certificate (if available)
Product details (SKU list)
Address proof of business
Authorized signatory details
Visit: https://www.gs1india.org
Click on “Get Barcodes”
Choose the barcode package (based on the number of products/SKUs)
Fill out the application form and upload documents
Make payment (based on number of barcodes and company turnover)
Receive GS1 Company Prefix and access to GTINs (Global Trade Item Numbers)
Generate barcodes for each product using this GTIN
| Annual Turnover | Registration Fee (1 Year) |
|---|---|
| Up to ₹1 crore | ₹3,000 – ₹5,000 |
| ₹1 crore – ₹10 crore | ₹7,500 – ₹10,000 |
| ₹10 crore – ₹100 crore | ₹15,000+ |
One-time registration fee + annual renewal fee after 1st year
| Barcode Type | Use Case |
|---|---|
| EAN/UPC | Retail product identification |
| GS1-128 | Logistics and shipping |
| QR Code | Interactive use (marketing, etc.) |
| ISBN/ISSN | Books and publications |
Required for listing products on Amazon, Flipkart, BigBasket, etc.
Reduces billing and checkout errors
Speeds up inventory tracking
Required for modern retail and export
Global acceptance of your product codes
