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    Step 1: Barcode basics

    Step one of your retail-ready journey covers everything you need to know about barcodes - helping you to understand what makes up a barcode, how barcodes are used for different packaging levels, how to assign a barcode, and rules for assigning new barcodes.

    Here's a short video to get you started

    You can also refer to the GS1 NZ User Guide and the GTIN Management Guide - these guides expand on the content covered in the video. More information and guides are also available in our support centre.

    GS1 membership benefits

    5 FREE Global Location Numbers

    5 FREE Global Location Numbers

    5 FREE verification reports

    5 FREE verification reports

    10 FREE barcode graphics

    10 FREE barcode graphics

    Your next steps

    1. Assign a barcode to your products
    2. Download a barcode graphic
    3. Work with your packaging designer to incorporate your barcode into the packaging