Barcode Testing
Hardware industry
Currently Bunnings is seeking to reduce the volume of poor performing barcodes across it stores and reduce the negative impact on customer service and sales data. To this end they recently sent a letter regarding their requirements for all new line items submitted after the 1st of January 2007 to have a 'Barcode Testing Report'.
Products submitted for testing should generally be presented in their 'final retail form' together with loose labels or unformed packaging. The exception to this is large bulky items which should be submitted as loose labels or unformed packaging. We test the barcode for compliance to the GS1 standards through a testing process based on the ISO 15416 verification (testing) method. This method assesses size, colour, print quality and quiet zones. We also assess bar height and location/placement of the barcode. The barcode is also checked to ensure the right GS1 number and a correctly calculated Check Digit have been applied.
To obtain a report you need to send the actual barcode and a completed Barcode Testing Request form to either our Sydney or Melbourne office.
More information
View more information on the
Barcode Testing checklist.
For any further information please contact the Quality Systems department on 1300 366 033.
