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Today's edition Thursday, June 4, 2026 · Asia/Manila

Practical tools and guides for Philippine retailers, manufacturers, and exporters.

GTIN validator

Validate EAN-13, UPC-A (GTIN-12), and other GS1 identifiers with the free GTIN validator on Barcodes Philippines. Enter the full number including the check digit.

Barcode type guide

EAN-13 / GTIN-13

Standard retail barcode in the Philippines and most markets. 13 digits; used on shelf products and FMCG.

UPC-A / GTIN-12

Common in North America; accepted by many Philippine retailers and marketplaces for imported or export-oriented SKUs.

QR & 2D (GS1 Digital Link)

Next-generation identification for traceability, marketing, and smartphone scanning at checkout.

Need numbers for a new product line? Visit Barcodes Philippines for retail GTIN packages (international 07-prefix GTINs, EAN and UPC formats, no annual membership fees) and free 2D barcode image generators.