How do I obtain a UPC code so my product can be sold in stores?

I have a product that many chain stores in my area would love to carry but cannot without a UPC code for scanning...Can anyone help?

How do I obtain a UPC code so my product can be sold in stores?
Only the GS1 US (formerly the Uniform Code Council) can issue certified UPC numbers





The contact information for the GS1 US is:





GS1 US


7887 Washington Village Drive,


Suite 300


Dayton, OH 45459


Telephone: (937) 435-3870 Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST


Fax: (937) 435-7317


Email: gs1us@uc-council.org


website: http://www.gs1us.org





One of the most common questions we hear at Worth Data is


"Do I need a UPC number for my product, what is it, and how do I get one?".





Who needs a UPC number?


If you sell products to a distributor or a retailer, those products will need a UPC bar code that represents a "Global Trade Item Number (GTIN). All retailers doing scanning of merchandise at the checkout counter will require you to bar code label any merchandise you want them to carry. Before you can label your merchandise, you must get a unique UCC Company Prefix from the single authority, the GS1 US (formerly the Uniform Code Council) that exclusively controls the assignment of numbers. When you get a number, you will also get a certificate from that body authenticating your number; most retailers will demand proof of the certificate to verify that your number is unique and authorized.