Compliance Updates#

Stay current with evolving barcode industry standards and regulations.

What Are Compliance Updates?#

Barcode standards evolve over time as industries adopt new requirements, update specifications, and respond to changing technology. Compliance updates ensure your barcodes meet current standards.

Industry Standards We Track#

GS1 Standards#

  • UPC/EAN specifications
  • GS1-128 requirements
  • Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) guidelines
  • Application Identifier updates

Industry-Specific Standards#

  • ISBN updates for publishing
  • HIBC standards for healthcare
  • Postal barcode requirements
  • Automotive industry standards (VIN, etc.)

Technical Standards#

  • ISO/IEC barcode specifications
  • ANSI standards
  • Print quality requirements

How We Keep You Compliant#

Automatic Standard Updates#

When standards change: - Barcode Producer is updated to reflect new requirements - Users are notified through software updates - Documentation is updated to explain changes

Validation Features#

Built-in validation helps ensure compliance: - Check digit verification - Data format validation - Size and dimension checking - Quiet zone requirements

GS1 Compliance Add-on#

For advanced compliance needs, the GS1 Compliance add-on provides: - Enhanced validation - Application Identifier support - Detailed compliance reporting

Learn more about GS1 Compliance →

Staying Informed#

Documentation Updates#

Our documentation is regularly updated to reflect current standards and best practices.

Support Team#

Our support team stays current with industry changes and can answer compliance questions.

Compliance Resources#

Need Help?#

If you have questions about compliance for your specific use case: - Contact our Technical Support team - Consider Barcode Producer Concierge for personalized guidance - Use our Verification Service to test compliance