Universal Product Code
ID: universal-product-code
A Universal Product Code (UPC) is a standardized barcode used to uniquely identify products in retail and inventory management. It is typically represented as a series of black bars and numbers, which can be scanned by barcode readers to quickly retrieve product information. A UPC is made up of 12 digits: 1. **The first six digits** represent the manufacturer's identification number, assigned by the GS1 organization. 2. **The next five digits** indicate the specific product, assigned by the manufacturer.
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