Identification Standards Organizations
A barcode symbol is simply a mechanism to convey data. Different applications and industries utilize standard definitions for the format and field definition for product, carton and shipment data identifiers. The following listing conveys the primary identification standard organizations.
GS1
www.gs1.org
Global standards organization providing GS1 Company Prefixes to build UPC and other product/shipment identifiers. GS1 identifiers are the primary key used for retail, grocery, and healthcare industries.
Health Industry Business Communications Council (HIBCC)
www.hibcc.org
AIAG Automotive Industry Action Group
www.aiag.org
ICCBA
www.iccba.org
International ISBN Agency
www.isbn-international.org
