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I am working on a barcode application for reading commercial products. I was wondering if anyone knows if there is a database containing commercial barcodes and their associated products that I could purchase?

As an example: I would like to be able to scan in the barcode from a candy bar and query a database to retrieve the name of the candy bar.

I've done some searching online but haven't had any success and was wondering if anyone has heard of just such a database.

I'm posting this as a community wiki since it is not directly programming related, but it is a component of a program.

Thank you!

+3  A: 

http://www.upcdatabase.com/

I believe this is the "official" database, but I have no idea if it is open for access in any way.

altCognito
Thank you !! It is very much appreciated !
Scott Vercuski
+1  A: 

Also try this link for EAN-13 barcodes, which are a superset of UPC barcodes.

Andrew from NZSG