Overview#

Universal Product Code (UPC) is a barcode used in retail for product identification and easing the checkout process.

Universal Product Code was first used on a pack of Wrigley Company chewing gum in June 1974.

Universal Product Code is one of the GS1 global standards for business communication.

More Information#

There might be more information for this subject on one of the following:

• Barcode
• Global Trade Item Number
• UPC

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• [#1] - Universal_Product_Code - based on information obtained 2017-04-10