EAN-8

EAN-8 is a compact 8-digit version of the European Article Number standard, defined under ISO/IEC 15420. Designed specifically for small products where space is limited, it consists of a 2-3 digit country code, 4-5 digit product code, and 1 check digit. This shortened format maintains compatibility with global retail systems while minimizing space requirements.

Technical Benefits: EAN-8 maintains all the scanning reliability and global compatibility of EAN-13 while occupying significantly less package space. The reduced digit count makes it perfect for products with limited labeling area without sacrificing barcode quality or readability.

Retail Integration: Fully compatible with existing EAN/UPC retail infrastructure, EAN-8 codes scan seamlessly at point-of-sale systems worldwide. The format is particularly valuable in industries like cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and specialty retail where package space is at a premium but global distribution is required.