Most Catalog Partners require eligible UPCs in order for your products to be listed on their site. Before listing products please ensure the following criteria is met:
- UPCs are GS1 compliant, you can confirm compliance here
- UPCs need to be applied to ALL variants of a product
- There are no duplicate UPCs - duplicates will not be accepted.
What is a Universal Product Code?
A Universal Product Code (UPC) is an encoded product identification number that can be scanned to reveal information about an individual product. UPCs identify and track products as they are sold, shipped, and received.
How do I get a UPC?
1. Determine how many UPC barcodes you need.
2. Visit the GS1 website.
3. Choose the right option.
4. Provide your information and pay.
How can I add a UPC to products in Shopify?
You can add your UPCs directly in Shopify by navigating to Products > Select the product > Scroll to the Inventory section > Enter UPC in the Barcode field > Click Save.
Before submitting your items, you can validate your barcodes through:
https://www.gs1us.org/tools/gs1-company-database-gepir
*Catalog validates barcodes based on the GS1 checksum standard. If UPCs are missing or non-compliant, Catalog will block these products from being approved for Partners to sell them.