JAN / JICFS
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Japanese Article Number.Japanese common product code.
it is 13-digit code; after the flag 49 (or 45), which has given from EAN, 5-digitmaker code, 5-digit item code, 1-digit checkdigit
It follows EAN standard and is accepted in all over the world (except US and Canada)
In Japan, 8-digit type, called short version is also available for small products (domestic use only)
It consists of 2-digit flag, 4-digit maker code, 1-digit item code and 1-digit checkdigit.
JAN Item Code File Service.JAN-code database service provided by DCC (Distribution Code Center).
Makers will take some advantages as follows, by registering their item codes to DCC.
- Retail shops can reduce labors of to entry the product information to the computer.
- Makers can get some data like the sales information of similar products.
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