A recent article in Transport Topics (ttnews.com) discusses the Food Safety Modernization Act, signed into law in January 2011. Margaret Hamburg, commissioner of food and drugs, said the law represents “a sea change for food safety in America.” The author, Daniel P. Bearth, Senior Features Writer, begins by explaining how RFID tags are used within transportation and fleet management applications. RFID tags with built-in sensors can monitor everything from temperature and humidity to shock or vibration, providing a way to certify product integrity and quality for goods — such as pharmaceuticals and vaccines, high-value electronics, fresh and frozen food and priority loads for military and government agencies. Transportation service providers also can use data from RFID systems to improve service, prevent theft and generate additional revenue, industry executives and technology vendors said. In fact, one of the driving forces behind the development of RFID tags with advanced sensing capabilities is a trend toward tighter federal regulation of food and drugs in the supply chain. We encourage you to read the article that discusses advanced RFID tracking. If you are interested in how Cooltrax can help you with ensuring the quality and safety of your perishable loads, get in touch! We offer a 30-day trial and a free cold chain assessment.
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