EAN-8

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A compact 8-digit variant of EAN-13 for products too small to carry a full-size barcode. EAN-8 codes require a special application to the national GS1 organization and are typically reserved for items like chewing gum, lipsticks, and small candy bars.


  




  

    

    

      

        
EAN-8

        
        1D Linear
        
      

      
      
      

        Type
        1D Linear
      

      
      

      

        Data Length
        8 digits
      

      
      

      

        Character Set
        0-9
      

      
      

      

        Year
        1977
      

      
    

  






  



  

  



  




  
Related Guides

  

    
    
      
      
      
      

        
EAN-13 Deep Dive: The World's Most Scanned Barcode

        
Complete technical reference for EAN-13: encoding tables, L/G/R parity patterns, check digit calculation, and global retail implementation.

      

    
    
    
      
      
      
      

        
GTIN Explained: The Global Trade Item Number System

        
The complete GTIN reference: GTIN-8, GTIN-12, GTIN-13, GTIN-14 — structure, allocation rules, and how GTINs flow through the supply chain.

      

    
    
  





  




  
Related Terms

  

    
    
      EAN-8
    
    
    
      GTIN-8
    
    
  





  



  



  









  
Frequently Asked Questions

  
  

    What is an EAN-8 barcode?
    
EAN-8 is the compact 8-digit variant of EAN-13, used on small retail products where a full-size EAN-13 barcode cannot fit.

  

  
  

    How many digits does EAN-8 have?
    
EAN-8 has exactly 8 digits: a 2–3 digit GS1 prefix, 4–5 item reference digits, and 1 Modulo 10 check digit.

  

  
  

    How do I get an EAN-8 barcode assigned?
    
EAN-8 codes require a special application to your national GS1 member organization; they are not self-assignable like EAN-13 from a company prefix.