FBA product barcode requirements

FBA uses barcodes to identify and track inventory throughout the fulfilment process. Each item you send to an Amazon fulfilment centre requires a barcode.

There are two kinds of barcodes that you can use to identify your products:

Manufacturer barcodes (eligible barcodes include GCID, UPC, EAN, JAN or ISBN) (may not be available in your region)
Amazon barcodes (ASIN, Fulfilment Network SKU, or MSKU)

Important: Items in your inventory that are identified and tracked using Manufacturer barcodes are commingled (may not be available) with items of the same products from other sellers who also use Manufacturer barcodes for those items.

Manufacturer barcodes

(may not be available)

If you choose to use Manufacturer barcodes, when customers purchase a product from you, Amazon can send the item that is closest to them, even if you did not send it to the Fulfilment centre. When that happens, you receive the credit for the sale and we transfer an item from your inventory to the seller whose inventory was used to fulfil the order. In addition, if you use the Manufacturer barcode, you do not have to apply an Amazon barcode to each item yourself. For more information, see Use the Manufacturer barcode to track inventory.

Tip: If you are the manufacturer or the brand owner and want to print barcodes directly onto the product packaging, apply for a GS1 standard UPC barcode. For more information, see GS1.

Amazon barcodes

Amazon barcodes are required for all products that are not tracked using manufacturer barcodes, products that are expiration-dated, as well as consumable and topical products such as skin creams, shampoos and cosmetics.

For products that require Amazon barcodes, you can print the barcodes and apply them to your products yourself or sign up for the FBA Label Service to have Amazon print and apply them for a per-item fee. For more information, see Use an Amazon barcode to track inventory and FBA Label Service.

Tip: If you and your brand are enrolled in the Amazon Brand Registry, you may use the manufacturer barcode for that brand (even though it is not a requirement), while other sellers are required to apply Amazon barcodes. In this case, however, Amazon will not commingle your inventory with the inventory of other sellers. For more information, contact Seller Support.

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Product Label Requirements

In the below section, you will learn about the requirements for labelling your units for Labelled Inventory, as well as what products are eligible for Stickerless, Commingled Inventory and FBA Label Service.

Labelled Inventory	Learn about the requirements for printing Amazon product labels, labelling your products, ensuring accurate scanning of your labels and common errors to avoid when labeling your products.
Stickerless, Commingled Inventory	Learn about the eligibility requirements for Stickerless, Commingled Inventory. (may not be available)
Label Service	Learn about the requirements for enabling your seller account for FBA Label Service, as well as the requirements a product must meet in order to be eligible.

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