Department Store RFID Mandate Solutions
FineLine has a wealth of experience in retail RFID and can help you get your products RFID tagged and into stores quickly. We have assisted thousands of our customers in becoming compliant with various RFID labeling mandates. We are well-equipped to handle your needs and can provide you with a broad selection of RFID products, from basic RFID adhesive labels ready to auto-apply to more advanced RFID integrated blister cards and prime labels.
48-Hour Turn Around Time. Rush Delivery Available.
Vendors are required to apply RFID tags and labels to specific categories of merchandise as defined by the retailer. At FineLine, we help you develop a single RFID product that meets all your retailers’ requirements to streamline your tagging process. As an approved supplier, we can print and ship RFID tags, labels, or packaging to you with the fastest turnaround time in the industry.
FineLine Provides You:
Approved RFID inlays from the appropriate spec
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Help submitting samples for approval
RFID tags encoded according to GS1 Standards
RFID product delivered within days
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QCtrak, a quality control app to ensure compliance
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Options to automate your RFID program for maximum efficiency
At FineLine, we help you develop a single RFID product that meets all your retailers' requirements to streamline your tagging process.
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RFID Expectations
Compliant with GS1 Standards
Includes specific merchandise categories as defined by the retailer
The EPC symbol must be clearly visible
Must use the approved ARC inlay specifications set for each product
Quality control measures are in place to ensure items are tagged accurately
Order your RFID tags and labels from FineLine and enjoy our high-quality, quick-turn printing and shipping!
Helpful RFID Resources
FineLine Technologies introduces one of the first RFID quality control applications on the market allowing product manufacturers to ensure their RFID tags meet retailer mandates.
This is a general guideline for RFID tag placement. Use this guideline as a starting point, but the final tagging location should be determined based on considering all the factors that affect the readability of RFID tags.Â
Global service bureau FineLine has expanded its Missouri facility to meet the needs of consumer product manufacturers who are new to RFID and demand a variety of label types and support.
FineLine provides high-quality integrated RFID tags, labels, and packaging for all types of products. Learn more about our custom retail RFID packaging.
You’ve Been Asked to Tag Your Products with EPC-Enabled RFID Tags – Now What? See the steps and videos provided by GS1.
Use this form to submit products for approval from the University of Auburn RFID Lab’s ALEC program.
FAQs
What is RFID and how is it used in retail?
RFID uses radio waves to read a unique code on each item without line of sight, enabling fast, accurate inventory counts and full product visibility from the warehouse to the sales floor.
Who must comply with department store RFID mandates?
Vendors and suppliers shipping designated merchandise categories to the retailer must comply. FineLine helps you develop a single RFID product that satisfies all of your retailers’ requirements at once.
What are the RFID requirements for department stores?
Tags must be compliant with GS1 standards, cover the specific merchandise categories defined by the retailer, display a clearly visible EPC symbol, and use the approved ARC inlay specification for each product.
What is an ARC-approved RFID inlay?
ARC (the Auburn University RFID Lab) certifies inlays against performance specs for specific product types. Retailers require the approved ARC spec for each item, and FineLine sources inlays from the correct spec for you.
What is GS1 Sunrise 2027?
Sunrise 2027 is the GS1 industry initiative for retailers to be able to scan 2D barcodes (such as QR codes and Data Matrix) at point of sale by 2027, alongside or in place of the traditional UPC.
What is a 2D barcode?
A 2D barcode, such as a Data Matrix or QR code, stores far more data than a traditional 1D (linear) barcode and can carry a GS1 Digital Link, holding product, batch, and traceability data in a single compact symbol.
Is a QR code a 2D barcode?
Yes. QR codes and Data Matrix codes are both 2D barcode formats, and either can be encoded with a GS1 Digital Link to support Sunrise 2027 and point-of-sale scanning.
What is a GS1 Digital Link?
A GS1 Digital Link turns a product’s barcode into a web-enabled identifier, so one 2D code can connect to product information, traceability data, and consumer experiences while still working at checkout.
How fast can FineLine deliver compliant RFID labels?
With a 48-hour turnaround and rush delivery available, FineLine can ship approved, compliant RFID tags and labels within days.