GS1 barcodes, explained plainly

Every product needs an identity before it can be sold, scanned, or trusted.

GS1R is a plain-English resource on GS1 barcodes, GTIN registration, and pricing for businesses in India — no jargon, no sales pitch, just the process.

GS1 India · Independent guide Updated Jul 2026 No signup required
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Three questions every business asks first

01 — Understand

What is a GS1 barcode, actually?

What GS1, GTIN, and "company prefix" mean — and why a barcode is more than a black-and-white pattern.

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02 — Register

How to register in India

The exact steps to get a GS1 barcode for your product, from application to receiving your GTINs.

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03 — Budget

What it costs

Fees by business turnover and number of products, plus renewal costs most guides leave out.

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After registration

A barcode gives your product an identity. It doesn't protect it.

Once your GTIN is live, the next question is whether that identity can be copied. See how Ratifye authenticates every scan in under 80ms — no new hardware, live in two weeks.

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