EPCglobal News

News

16 October 2009 - The Strategic Overview and Technical Implementation Guides for GS1 EPCglobal RFID-based EAS for reusable and disposable tags were approved by the EPCglobal Board of Governors. These guides address all relevant challenges and issues on how to implement an RFID-based EAS solution within a retail environment using existing GS1 and GS1 EPCglobal standards. Read the

. The guides are available at no cost, click here.

10 June 2009 - GS1 EPCglobal Standard for Discovery, Configuration and Initialization was ratified by the EPCglobal Board of Governors. This specification helps to automate the updating and maintenance of readers on a network. Read the

, Access an overview and the DCI V1.0 Standard.

13 May 2009 - Guiding GS1 EPCglobal FAQs on European Commission RFID Privacy and Data Protection Recommendation published. On May 12th 2009, the European Commission adopted its RFID Privacy and Data Protection Recommendation after 2 years of multi-stakeholder dialogue, including industry (solution providers and final users), consumer groups and standard organizations. The European Commission’s (EC) Press release and text can be found here.

12 May 2009 -

GS1 EPCglobal has said that the European Commission’s recently published RFID Privacy and Data Protection Recommendation provides clarity for RFID to move forward in Europe.

7 May 2009 -

European Commission supports the launch of the Transatlantic Traceability Infrastructure (TTI) Project which focuses on the deployment of a traceability infrastructure based on existing concepts, technologies and standards.

28 April 2009 -

Phase 3 of the Transportation and Logistics Pilot Program was completed and has illustrated that EPC/RFID technology works in a challenging real life environment. Marketing and communication materials explaining more details about the TLS 3 Pilot Program are available: Overview Presentation (4MB) ; Overview Video (High Res., 67MB), Overview Video (Low Res.,11MB); Testimonials Video (185MB).

8 April 2009 - EPCglobal forms an Automotive Industry Discussion Group, which is the first step in identifying global identification standards. The objective of this group is the development of RFID standards for the capturing of events and exchange of data within the automotive industry

3 March 2009 -

GS1 Hong Kong was initiating the “EPC/RFID Technology Live Test in Global Logistics” event, Asia’s first EPC/RFID Live Test Showcase tailored for the Transportation and Logistics Industry, on 26 - 27 February 2009 at the Hong Kong Science Park - complete press release

6 Feb 2009 - Deutsche Bank Research report projects a 19-25% p.a. increase in RFID adoption worldwide. To read the full report, click here

18 December 2008 -

SAP® Object Event Repository Achieves EPCIS Certification - complete press release

2 December 2008 -

EU sponsored GRIFS project shines a light on the complex world of RFID standards

12 November 2008 -

GS1 EPCglobal launches the third phase of the Transportation and Logistics Pilot Program Global Transport and Logistics Pilot Program will show end-to-end visibility between Japan and the Netherlands based upon GS1 EPCglobal standards.

23 October 2008 -

The EPCglobal UHF Gen2 Version 1.2.0 Standard was ratified by the EPCglobal Board of Governors and supports some critical functionality that will help drive further deployment of RFID tagging at item level. Press Release and communication materials with more details are available and can be easily downloaded.

9 June 2008 -

Transportation and Logistics Phase 2 Pilot Program has demonstrated the impact of GS1 EPCglobal Standards on providing visibility of goods on a global level. Marketing and communication materials explaining more details about the TLS2 Pilot Program are available.

1 April 2008 - NEW FOR SUBSCRIBERS! GUIDANCE to EU RFID Consultation - Respond by April 25th!

27 November 2007 -

New website highlights the benefits of RFID technology: www.discoverrfid.org

26 October 2007 -

Major land, air, sea and rail transport and logistics pilot to start between China and the US based upon EPCglobal standards.

25 October 2007 - EPCglobal Board of Governors ratifies UHF Gen2 V 1.1.0 which synchronizes with ISO 18000-6C.

25 September 2007 -

ELECTRONIC PRODUCT CODE PROMISES TO DELIVER SHOPPER BENEFITS - Entertainment Industry and Retailers Team Up With EPCglobal To Test EPC Technology On DVD Releases.

28 Aug 2007 - EPCglobal extends it’s reach to include the Consumer Electronics industry- Consumer Electronics Industry Action Group (CE IAG) launched

7th June 2007 -

EPCglobal Software Certification Program for Drug Pedigree Launched at U Connect 2007 Conference where Axway Inc., rfXcel Corporation and Supplyscape Corporation received certification for 3 software products

2 May 2007 - Frequently asked questions on EPCIS published

30 April 2007 -

Pilot programme confirms the value of EPCglobal standards

24 April 2007 -

EPCglobal Ratifies Low-Level RFID Reader Protocol to download the standard click here

16 April 2007 -

EPCglobal Ratifies Global Standard for Secure, Real-Time Data Sharing (EPCIS) to download the standard click here

15 March 2007 -

Commission Communication on RFID sets the stage for the EU to realise benefits of applications based on EPCglobal standards

11 January 2007 -