The FDA announced On September 6, 2011 that the IFT will conduct two pilot studies on track and trace methods for food products.
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Update to the FDA’s UDI Regulation
Are you wondering what is happening to the FDA’s Unique Device Identification (UDI) regulation? Nothing is official yet, but the most recent information sheds light on an updated timeline for the FDA UDI roll out plan. The UDI standard is expected to be published in 2012. The first set of deadlines is imposed on Class III […]
Labeling for Horticultural Applications
The labels used throughout the horticultural/nursery industry need to be tough enough to last. From planting in the greenhouse to transporting to the end user, each product needs its label for identification, tracking, and in some cases, compliance. Industry container labeling regulations can require data such as the name of the plant, an accurate measure of […]
Can A Mobile Label Printer Survive Warehouse Use?
Success in warehouse, shipping and receiving, and distribution areas all comes down to efficiency, accuracy and maximum worker productivity. One way to increase productivity is having the ability to print and apply labels right at the point of activity-whether that be labeling a shelf when boxes are moved, a pallet being shipped, an order being […]
FDA UDI – Public Workshop
Have you been wondering what has been going on with the Unique Device Identification program that the FDA is in the process of introducing? You are not alone, there has been very little news on the program and many in the Auto ID industry have been thinking that the idea is being dropped. There is […]