The Code 32 barcode is a variable-length, alphanumeric, self-checking 1D barcode with a checksum for error detection. Code 32 is used primarily in Italy for the classification of pharmaceutical products. 1
Example Barcode
The following example barcode encodes the information "A909964468" as an Code 32 barcode:
Details
Code 32 is a restricted version of Code 39, including only the uppercase vowels (no "Y") and digits. Code 32 similarly includes the characters space " ", minus "-", plus "+", period ".", dollar sign "$", slash "/", and percent "%". Code 32 differs from Code 39 in that the checksum is mandatory.
Managing Organization
The Code 32 barcode was adopted by the Italian Ministry of Health. 1
Platform-Specific Notes
To detect Code 32 barcodes, set the BarcodeTypes property to this type so that the barcode engine specifically looks for Code 32. Otherwise, it might confuse a Code 32 barcode with a Code 39 barcode.
Similar Barcode Types
Related Barcodes
Code 39 is the unabridged version of Code 32 barcodes, and Code 39 Extended supports even more characters.
References
- "Il Codice 32." Il Manuale Del Codice a Barre, ACSE, www.codiceabarre.it//bccode32.htm.
For additional background and use-case information see our Code 32 barcode page.
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