What does EAN-13 mean?

The EAN-13 barcode (European Article Number) is a standard barcode format used for product identification worldwide. It is an extension of the UPC barcode system and is widely used in retail. The EAN-13 barcode consists of 13 digits, with the first three digits representing the country code, followed by the manufacturer code and the product code. It is used to uniquely identify products and can be scanned by barcode readers for inventory management, pricing, and other purposes.