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The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) convened a panel of experts to consider how comprehensive traceability in the food supply chain is vital to food safety and to examine the technology available to achieve this. As a result IFT came up with a report outlining their recommendations for the data elements that need to be […]

A variety of factors affect how a mobile printer will operate for you. Some simple tips will help you find the right mobile printer.

When you think of RFID and find yourself saying, “…don’t use it, aren’t going to start”, then you may be surprised just how much RFID plays a role in YOUR everyday life already. Some common applications we see are at highway tolls. Using RFID transponders,  cars  pass through and pay without stopping. My dog has […]

“Do I need to verify my UID labels?” I get asked this question all the time by DoD contractors who have to comply with MIL-STD-130. The answer to the question is “Yes!” – the standard clearly states that UID marks need to be verified so there is no question that you should do so. According […]

The FDA is about to release information to farmers, wholesalers, and retailers on how to build tracking systems to trace contaminated foods back to where it originated. The FDA has a March 2010 deadline for enforcing standards using RFID technology in pharmaceuticals, and it makes sense to recommend a similar approach in food production. Bar […]