First integrated, automated anti-theft label for direct contact with fresh food products
Dated: 27 May 2008
Checkpoint Systems and Sealed Air Cryovac announced the launch of an innovative anti-theft tagging solution for food products. The solution targets frequently stolen products such as cheese.
In particular, Cryovac is using the system to protect supplies of Parmigiano Reggiano and Grana Padano.
"The Global Theft Barometer has highlighted an increased amount of theft of certain food products," says Rob van der Merwe, President and CEO of Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
"In Italy, for instance, Parmigiano Reggiano has a shrink rate of about 9%. The combination of the Checkpoint and Cryovac solution is a good example to combat grocery shrinkage."
Checkpoint's collaboration with Sealed Air Cryovac in Italy began in early 2007. The companies initiated a label and source tagging program designed to protect food, such as meat and dairy products.
Checkpoint's research and development laboratories produced the first RF-EAS Food-Safe label - the only label to date that has received European authorization and ISEGA certification, for direct contact with dry, moist and fatty food products.
The label conforms with European health and safety legislation to control the direct contact with fresh and dry foodstuffs; the label also meets all FDA guidelines for direct food contact.
The label also complies with Checkpoint's standards for deactivation and detection by EAS systems.
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