Where can I get more information on barcodes?

If you need more information about the organizations that govern the use of barcode please visit the following links:

The Uniform Code Council assigns UPC numbers to manufacturers and publishes standards for UPC barcodes.

EAN International assigns EAN numbers to manufacturers (European version of the Uniform Code Council).

Automatic Identification Manufacturers Association publishes barcode symbology standards.

Automotive Industry Action Group publishes standards for the use of barcodes in the automotive industry.

ISBN assigns unique identification to a title or edition of a book.

ISSN assigns numbering system for serial publications.