UGPCC

Uniform Grocery Product Code Council

An organization that played a pivotal role in the adoption of the Universal Product Code (UPC). It was originally formed to select a standard barcode system to identify grocery products, which later expanded to cover a wider range of retail items. The UGPCC’s recommendation and implementation of the UPC barcode symbol in 1973 was a significant milestone in the history of retail technology, allowing for the automation of the checkout process and efficient inventory management. The UGPCC was rebranded as the Uniform Product Code Council (UPCC) as barcode applications began to extend beyond the grocery sector.