If the product does not have a barcode, it is not necessarily illegal. China's laws have no mandatory provisions on the use of bar codes on commodities. Therefore, it is normal that there is no bar code on the product, and it is not illegal. In addition, some provinces have also promulgated local laws and regulations requiring the use of bar codes for specific commodity categories. For example, Guangdong province requires the following industries to apply for commodity bar codes: food, medicine, cosmetics, small household appliances and so on. In addition, it is illegal to use bar codes registered by other manufacturers.

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Article 21 of the Measures for the Administration of Commodity Barcodes

Without approval and registration, no unit or individual may use the manufacturer identification code and the corresponding bar code.

No unit or individual may use other barcodes as commodity barcodes on commodity packaging; Don't forge commodity bar codes.