Every item has its own series of numbers that show, among other things, where the product comes from. By reading the first two numbers in the code you can find out where the item was produced.
Bar codes You can easily identify the country where marine litter originates from by reading the first two numbers in the bar code that you find on all items. A bar code consist of a series of numbers and parallel vertical lines. Each product has its own bar code. The two first numbers show the nationality of the product. 00-09 USA and Canada 70 Norway 30-37   France   73 Sweden 40-43 Germany 76 Switzerland 49 Japan 77 Australia 50 UK 80-83 Italy 54 Belgium 84 Spain 57 Denmark 89 Netherlands 64 Finland 90-91 Austria Other marks SY France UPLA Portugal Haustrup Denmark WF France DRG South Africa Vanguardia Spain IPP Ireland IN Belgium Cascelloid UK STAR Ireland Holmia Denmark Monsanto USA Download document with bar codes		Photo ALTERRA-Franeker