The Uniform Code Council has taken the global leadership role of defining standards for electronic product identification. This organization is the originating point for the automated identification and data capture (AIDC) industry. The UCC assigns and regulates Universal Product Codes (U.P.C.) and European Article Numbers (E.A.N.) for the entire business world. Please view this site for an overview of the AIDC industry and answers to any automatic identification questions. www.uc-council.org