EAN-2 Add-on
Product IdentificationAlso known as: EAN-2
Ethan Carter
QR & Barcode Standards Specialist
The EAN-2 add-on is a two-digit supplement placed next to a main EAN or UPC barcode.
How it works
It typically encodes an issue or edition number so retailers can distinguish sequential releases.
Where it's used
Magazines, newspapers and other periodicals.