The three most common reasons for rejection when entering supermarkets: incomplete registration documents, non-standard barcode printing, and missing outer carton codes. This solution aligns item by item with the actual steps of supermarket onboarding.
The example is a 69-prefix GTIN-13 (including mod10 check digit). Checkout systems recognize this format.
Offline stores / chain supermarkets — first identify your category, then review the solution.
Supermarket registration requires the encoding to match the registered entity information; mismatched details lead to repeated supplementary submissions.
Print size, color contrast, or position fails to meet standards, so the scanner cannot read it or misreads it.
The outer carton has no ITF-14, so receiving can only be done by opening cartons and counting, which is inefficient and error-prone.
In supermarket scenarios, barcodes are the "language of checkout": POS machines, ordering systems, and inventory counts all revolve around GTIN, and the level of standardization directly determines onboarding efficiency.
Standard EAN-13 offers the most stable read rate at checkout.
Supermarkets use GTIN for record creation, replenishment, and reconciliation.
ITF-14 enables whole-carton receiving by scanning, without opening the carton.
Choose barcode types by scenario, and don't pay for capabilities you won't use.
| Barcode symbology | Form | Purpose in this scenario |
|---|---|---|
| GTIN-13 | EAN-13 · 13 digits | Common for retail unit settlement; domestic sales use the 69 prefix. |
| ITF-14 | Outer carton · 14 digits | Whole-carton ordering and receiving identifier, with the first digit being the packaging indicator. |
All barcode types can be found inBarcode Tool CenterTruly generated and verified before printing.
Directional comparison; specific current rules shall prevail.
| Entry process | Common requirement directions | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Filing | Coding consistent with the registered entity | Company prefix ownership aligned with the business license entity |
| Checkout | Barcode printing specifications | Magnification factor, color contrast, and right-side quiet zone meet scanning requirements |
| Quality inspection | Labeling consistent with product information | The product corresponding to the barcode does not conflict with the label information |
| Receiving | Outer carton ITF-14 | Whole-carton products correspond to the outer carton code, and receiving inspection does not require opening the carton |
Entry rules vary by supermarket chain; the purchaser's current requirements shall prevail; we assist in checking each item during processing.
Different chains have slightly different documentation and labeling requirements.
The GS1 Company Prefix matches the registered entity, with clear ownership.
Magnification factor, color, and position shall follow the standard; scan-test after proofing.
Full-carton ordering scenarios use outer carton codes corresponding to the individual item GTIN.
Specification matrix splitting and code arrangement for chain retail: split into independent product items by style / color / size, then arrange codes uniformly.
Retail chain enterprises such as MINISO.
Supermarket filing usually also requires product quality inspection reports and label registration information (subject to the purchaser's current checklist).
The total fee usually includes: the coding service fee charged by the member organization (based on tier and number of years) + agency service fee. Factors affecting the fee: SKU scale, number of number segments required, and whether additional matters such as changes / transfers are included.
Once the materials are complete, the review and allocation process begins. Timelines vary by member organization.
No new code allocation is involved, so the process is relatively simple
Unified ledger management, with each milestone synchronized item by item
The above is a description of the process sequence and does not fabricate specific numbers of days; the actual timeline is subject to the current public notices of the accepting institution, and each milestone will be synchronized during processing.
Describe the product category and sales channel, and the coding consultant will provide the corresponding solution for this scenario.
