How to format a Generic UPC Generic UPC (Universal Product Code) [Also known as PEIB UPC] UPCs beginning with prefix ‘033383’ How to format a Generic UPC

Format of GS1 standards All GS1 numbers (UPC, GTIN, SSCC, GLN) essentially have 3 parts: Company Prefix = a number assigned and managed by GS1 that uniquely identifies a company from any other company across the globe. Reference Number = assigned by the owner of the Company Prefix to identify what is being numbered (e.g. a pallet, a case, an item, a location, etc.) Check Digit = an algorithm that serves as a “checks and balances” to ensure preceding digits were entered correctly. NOTE: All three parts must not be separated in order to maintain uniqueness

GS1 Data Structures X X X X X X X X X X X X X X UPC 12 digits GTIN SSCC 18 digits GLN 13 digits Company Prefix Reference Number Check Digit Indicator Used For X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Item Item/Case Pallet Location NOTE: The Company Prefix can vary from 6 digits to 9 digits. As such, the reference # will also vary depending on the size of the Company Prefix.

Generic/PEIB U.P.C. Diagram 1 2 D I G I T S L O N G 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Position 0 3 3 3 8 3 Position 7 - 12 = Generic Company Prefix 033383 Position 2 – 6 = Reference # assigned by PMA Position 1 = Check Digit Algorithm to serve as a “checks and balances” to ensure preceding digits are accurate IMPORTANT NOTE: The use of the Generic Company Prefix 033383 does not allow a buyer to distinguish one company from another. As such, this number is NOT recommended for companies looking to distinguish the product between companies who use this same prefix.

Example: Generic (U.P.C.) assignment ITEM 1 ITEM 2 ITEM 3 033383 00001 6 033383 00002 3 033383 00003 9 COMPANY PREFIX REFERENCE # CHECK DIGIT ITEM 1 ITEM 2 ITEM 3 033383 00001 6 033383 00002 3 033383 00003 9