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EAN

European Article Number

EAN (European Article Number) is a 13-digit barcode standard used primarily in European and international markets. It serves the same function as UPC but with an additional digit for country/region identification.

Why EAN Matters for Amazon Sellers

When selling su Amazon's European mercatos (UK, DE, FR, IT, ES, etc.), EAN barcodes are typically required. Understanding the difference between UPC and EAN is important for international venditori.

How RIDGE Analyzes EAN

RIDGE multi-mercato reports include barcode requirement analysis for each target mercato, ensuring venditori understand the GTIN standards needed for international expansion.

Esempio Pratico

A European product might use EAN 4012345678901, where the '401' prefix identifies it as a product registered through GS1 Germania.

Domande Frequenti

Can I use a UPC su Amazon Europe?+

Amazon Europe generally accepts both UPC and EAN barcodes. Tuttavia, for EU regulatory compliance and local mercato optimization, having proper EAN barcodes is recommended.

Where do I get EAN barcodes?+

Through your local GS1 organization. GS1 operates in over 100 countries and provides legitimate barcodes that work across all Amazon mercatos.

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