Barcodes in New Zealand

Here is some information about barcode use in New Zealand

NZ Barcode numbers

In NZ, we predominantly use EAN-13 barcodes. These are used on all products except for books and magazines (ISBN and ISSN barcodes, respectively). You can also use UPC-A Barcodes. However, these are far more common in North America. See our Barcode Format page for the differences between these.

NZ Retailer Restrictions

there are very few restrictions on barcodes. However, it is probably worth checking out our barcode acceptance page to see if you need barcode verification or restrictions on our barcodes. This is especially true if you are going into large retailers (such as supermarkets).

NZ Businesses using our barcodes

See below for some NZ businesses using our barcodes:

Biovo Technologies

Phoenix MedCare

Te Whai Bay Wines

Justsoap Ltd.

Quality Marketing Solutions Ltd

Bubble Productions Limited

Nice Blocks

SweetAs Popcorn

Quality Print

Olives on the Hill

Hammerhead Foods

Jaga (NZ) Limited

The Authentic Indian Kitchen

The Chocolate Workshop

Moumoukai Hemp Ltd

Graslabb Limited

Jonny’s Meat Stix

Puss & Pooch

Sierra Rissetto

Energizer NZ

Nicole Phillips10/01/2020

I am a very happy return customer of Barcodes NZ - their service is fast and when you do have questions about best type of barcode for your project they are patient and generous in their responses to help you make the right choices. I would highly recommend this service.
Jenny Setchell9/22/2020

Very fast and easy to use. Have wondered about going somewhere cheaper but really found this service so quick and efficient I think it is wise to stick with them. Thanks guys!
Deborah Plank9/22/2020

Awesome service. Thorough attention to detail with all manner of files provided for the one bar-code. Prompt online delivery. Nothing complicated, no hidden strings. Recommend.
Linda Duncan8/22/2020

A super easy process. Thank you
Peter Cattin8/22/2020

My experience with Barcodes NZ Ltd was extremely good. It is very rare to find a service provider as efficient as this company was. The whole process was able to be completed online, in a logical and comprehensive manner. I have nothing but the highest praise for them.
Catherine Murray8/22/2020

Having recently purchased a new business, sorting new products has involved a lot more than I expected. The vendor suggested I use Barcodes NZ Ltd and it was so easy - I received the barcodes straight away and I could send them straight to my printer - highly recommend this service :-)
Eleanor Cole8/22/2020

Instant response and bar codes available a few hors later. Great service
Lucia Kotze7/22/2020

Amazing service. Fast response. Professional work. Very happy and will definitely return for more barcodes in the future.
Trevor Weston6/22/2020

Dealing with Barcodes has been the best decision made for our business. We highly recommend using them.
David Reid5/22/2020

It was such an easy process I wish all order sites were as easy to navigate.
Teena Jelsma5/22/2020

Quick, easy and good service.
Max Stanley3/22/2020

Hassle free barcode purchase!
Ivan Burduk2/22/2020

Super helpful and quick customer service - answering my many questions to help me understand the entire process. Very quick processing and easy to order. Legitimate and cheaper than GS1, recommended!
Liam Dwyer1/22/2020

Very Prompt and professional--A p[easure to to do business withLiam
Wendy Atkin10/22/2019

First time using the site, couldn't have been more straightforward or easier. Completed process in super quick time, most impressed.
Graham McMullan10/22/2019

Easy to use and set up for us - highly recommended
Heidi Mehrtens10/22/2019

Thought it would be more complicated but was quick and very easy process - will use again!
Nathan Waters10/22/2019

Easy to order, and real easy to work with
Godfrey Fernandez10/22/2019

We just didn't know what was required and how to get started to get our barcodes done. Barcodes NZ had a good website that explained everything clearly and the process was a breeze. Everything was easy and surprisingly effortless.
Marcus Rosenwax10/22/2019

Initially I wasn't sure what to do. where to go , but Barcodes NZ made the exercise quick and easy, thank you