Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Things that make you go Hmm?

Have  you ever bought a product and with hindsight wondered where the heck it came or made? Like that bottle of "Spring" water. We all know that the chances of actually getting "pure" spring water are almost none existed. Well as consumers, we have the right to know where the products we purchase come from. And with so many things being cheaply made and in most cases unregulated in countries like China and Taiwan (I'm not saying that this is true with every product so don't get your panties in a bunch). Some of those companies are out to make a quick dollar that it just doesn't meet USA standards like some of  those new spiral light bulbs.
But I'm not here to talk about how poorly products are being made, I'm talking about being able to read the barcode on the products.  I found this information extremely interesting. Especially if you are particular about where your products come from or if you're boycotting a country. Below you'll find a sample bar code, which just happen to be a product from Taiwan. Also, you'll find some the country bar codes. Instead of trying to memorize  the codes,  I suggest that you write this information on an index card or smaller and bring it when you shop. Use this information to your health. 

Does bar code say made in China?

Want to learn more about barcodes? Check out this Wikihow.com  http://www.wikihow.com/Read-12-Digit-UPC-Barcodes They go into greater details.

And as always, "I'm just Saying...



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