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GS1 · 481

Barcodes 481: Belarus

An EAN-13 code starting with 481 was issued to a company registered with the GS1 organisation of Belarus. It is a clue about the company, not the factory.

What it means

GS1 allocates prefixes by country. Companies registered with GS1 Belarus receive codes starting with 481. They keep that prefix even when they manufacture elsewhere or sell worldwide.

So a product with prefix 481 may be made outside Belarus, and a product made in Belarus may carry another country’s prefix if the brand is registered there.

How to find where it was made

Look for “Made in”, “Produced in”, “Country of origin” or “Origin” on the label. In the EU, fresh meat, fresh fruit and vegetables, unprocessed fish, eggs, honey and virgin and extra virgin olive oil must state their origin.

If you do not have the label at hand, scan the barcode with Origen: it shows the manufacturing country stated in Open Food Facts and related databases, or tells you when it is missing.

Frequently asked questions

Is a barcode starting with 481 from Belarus?

It means the company registered the code with the GS1 organisation of Belarus. The product may have been made in another country: check the label or scan it with Origen.

What if the code starts with 481 but the label names another country?

The label wins. The country of origin or “Made in” shows where it was made; the prefix only shows where the company is registered.

How can I check the origin with my phone?

Open Origen, scan the barcode and you will see the manufacturing country and ingredient origins when the public product record states them.

Other prefixes

  • 479 · Sri Lanka
  • 480 · Philippines
  • 482 · Ukraine
  • 483 · Turkmenistan

All barcode prefixes by country

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