EANlike
EANlike is a term used to describe numbering schemes and barcode formats that resemble the European Article Number (EAN) family in structure and purpose. It is not an official standard; rather, it denotes systems intended to provide globally unique identifiers for trade items that can be scanned at points of sale and in logistics.
Most EANlike schemes are numeric, fixed-length codes that use a check digit to validate data entry. Many
In practice, EANlike codes are used to tag products, packaging units, or consignments and are intended to
Because EANlike is not a formal standard, its exact syntax, prefix conventions, and governance vary by implementer.