What's the correct way to generate barcodes for drinks products?

Members strongly recommend using **GS1** for barcode generation, particularly if you plan to sell through major retail channels like Amazon.

**Why GS1 matters:** - GS1 barcodes are internationally recognised and provide a dedicated company prefix for all your products - This is essential for Amazon Brand Registry and prevents rejection issues - Non-GS1 barcodes (including reconditioned/resold codes from other sources) have been rejected by Amazon and other retailers

**Alternative option:** - **buybarcodes.co.uk** was mentioned as another source, though members noted problems with non-GS1 codes from similar sites leading to retailer rejections

**Key warning:** Several members reported that buying cheaper barcodes from non-GS1 sources resulted in Amazon rejections. Investing in a proper GS1 account upfront prevents costly listing issues later.