BDS Barcode Checker
Enter a product barcode to validate it, see which country it was registered in, and check the brand against the BDS boycott lists.
Enter a barcode above and press Check barcode.
What this checker can and cannot do
A barcode identifies a product registration, not a company's politics. The GS1 country prefix shows where the barcode was registered, which is often but not always where the product was made. There is no public database mapping every barcode to a brand, so this tool validates the code, flags Israeli-registered prefixes (729), and checks any brand name you type against the BDS lists. For packaged food, always check the country-of-origin label on the pack as well.
Frequently asked questions
Does a 729 barcode mean the product is Israeli?
A 729 prefix means the barcode was registered with GS1 Israel. It is a strong signal the product comes from Israel, but multinational companies sometimes register products in other countries, so check the origin label on the packaging too.
Can a barcode tell me the brand?
No. There is no complete public database linking barcodes to brands. Type the brand name into the optional field and this tool checks it against the BDS boycott, pressure and divestment lists.
What about QR codes?
QR codes encode web links, not product registrations, so this checker only handles EAN-13 and UPC-A numeric barcodes.
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