After establishing an account on Amazon’s Seller Central, one of the first things a company needs to do is confirm they have valid company-licensed UPCs assigned to their products. Product UPCs (GTINs) are a necessity for most branded items in the Amazon online marketplace. In recent years, Amazon has made correct barcode identification a priority […]
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GTIN Hijacking & Listing Problems on Amazon
July 31, 2023 in Amazon
Having Issues Listing Your Product on Amazon? Read On! Why GTIN and Listing Problems Are Common on AmazonThe short answer is Amazon is to blame for many of the supplier product listing issues occurring today. In its early years, Amazon was hyper-focused on growth and redefining supply chain logistics. Rather than basing its systems around […]
Amazon Says Fix Your GTINs or Listings Will Be Removed
September 13, 2022 in Amazon
Amazon has now drawn the line that it considers GTINs invalid if they are not obtained directly from GS1 and correctly licensed to the brand owner. To create a new product listing on Amazon, merchants must provide a unique product identifier (GTIN) for most items. Accurate product identification and trusted data are essential in the […]
Amazon FNSKU Labels For FBA Shipments
April 6, 2022 in Amazon
Amazon has varying channels that enable manufacturers to sell directly to consumers. The Fulfillment By Amazon (FBA) option utilizes numerous Amazon distribution centers around the globe and is strategically used by many companies. Although Amazon does have stated GTIN policies, they also have proprietary identifiers, such as ASIN, and non-standardized processes. The FBA program requires […]
How To Apply For An Amazon GTIN Exemption
July 23, 2021 in Amazon
As the authority on barcodes in the US, we assist thousands of companies every month on HOW to get UPC and ISBN barcodes for their products and books. Since Amazon is the largest global marketplace, most new companies have some intention of selling on their platform. Amazon relies heavily on barcodes to efficiently track inventory […]
The Reason WHY Amazon Requires Brand Verifiable UPC Barcodes
June 8, 2021 in Amazon
Amazon Requires Brand Verifiable UPC Barcodes The pillar to Amazon’s success is always keeping the focus on the customer experience. Consequently, Amazon wants to make sure their visitors can trust the information provided online, and an initial step is making sure the products listed are attributed to a verifiable brand. Before 2016, Amazon did not […]
Amazon’s UPC Barcode Policy Explanation
March 2, 2021 in Amazon
It is imperative to Amazon, like other retailers, that their customers can trust the authenticity of their products and information online. Since UPC barcodes are the bridge between a physical product and the digital world, they must be accurate and adhere to global identification standards. Amazon recently refined their UPC (GTIN) requirements and clearly stated […]