EAN-8

EAN8

Compact version of EAN-13 for small products

Length: 8 charactersAllowed characters: 0-9

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About EAN-8

Example: 96385074

Character Set: 0-9

Length Requirements: Exactly 8 characters

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.

Format Structure:

Country Code: 2-3 digits (GS1 assigned)
Product Code: 4-5 digits (company assigned)
Check Digit: 1 digit (modulo 10 calculation)
Compact size: ~50% smaller than EAN-13

Ideal Applications:

Small cosmetics and beauty products
Pharmaceutical vials and small packages
Candy, gum, and small confectionery
Travel-size and sample products

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.