This information was retrieved from the GS1 US Web site: http://www.uc-council.org/ean_ucc_system/membership/need_upc.htm
In order for your company to print U.P.C. bar code symbols, your company will need to become a member of GS1 US Partner Connections. When you become a member, your company will be assigned an identification number for your company's use (company prefix). You will need this number to create your own U.P.C.s.
To become a member of GS1 US Partner Connections you will need to complete and return the membership application form accompanied by a check for membership. You may obtain a copy of the application by clicking on the link below or calling customer service at 937-435-3870.
Source: GS1 US
For general guidelines on how long to keep food items, please visit our FoodKeeper database at http://www.fmi.org/consumer/foodkeeper/
For additional questions, you can contact:
FMI does not maintain a library of photographs or clip art, however there are several commerical companies that can provide pictures, usually for a fee:
Another possible source of photographs is the National Archives and Records Administration. Contact the Still Picture Reference Department at 301-713-6625 x 234, or send an e-mail to stillpix@arch2.nara.gov
(Please include a complete mailing address and a daytime phone number in your E-mail). The National Archives is developing a searchable database of their photographs on their Web site http://www.archives.gov/research/formats/photo.html
While the Food Marketing Institute has not published any research that will assist you, here are some resources which may be helpful to you:
Websites:
Penn State Food Entrepreneur Resources
University of Georgia, National Center for Home Food Preservation
University of Nebraska Food Processing Center, Food Entrepreneur Assistance Program
Please note, this list of resources is for informational purposes only, and does not imply FMI endorsement.
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