Barcode (Bar Code)

Barcode (Bar Code) is a product code on a printed label containing black and white coded images that meet industry standards for routing packages or retrieving information about the box or merchandise to which the label is attached. (May be referred to as �machine readable.�) Product codes are evolving thanks to new technologies; and new standards; including the EAN.UCC and RFID. For information about the organization sponsoring the latest product code technology; http://www.gs1us.org/solutions_services/tools/glossary.