EAN-13 Barcode Example - Structure, Format, and Usage Guide #22822 (License: Personal Use)

The image displays a standard EAN-13 (European Article Number) barcode, consisting of 13 digits encoded as alternating black bars and white spaces. Below the bars, the human-readable number "5 012345 678900" is split into three groups for clarity: the prefix (5), manufacturer code (012345), and product code (678900), with the final digit serving as a checksum. This format is widely adopted in supermarkets and e-commerce for inventory and point-of-sale scanning.

Used on product packaging, retail websites, and logistics documentation to enable automated scanning and inventory tracking; matches user intent for learning barcode standards, verifying GTINs, or implementing scanning systems.