Code128 barcodes and UCC-GS1 128 Barcodes read the same

Problem:

• I cannot distinguish between Code128 barcodes and UCC-GS1 128 Barcodes

Resolution:

This is known problem, however it is due to the fact that the Barcodes are exactly the same please see the explaination below:

In 2006 the Uniform Code Counsel (UCC), changed their name to GS1. In doing so the industry standard for all UCC type bar codes are now GS1 barcodes. The physical makeup of the bar codes being scanned are the exact same bar codes.

The GS1 company site..

http://www.gs1.org/

This page gives the reason for the change:

http://www.gs1-128.info/