EPC Technical Components and Standards
The concept of the Network was conceived by the Auto-ID Center, a global research team directed through the Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT) with labs around the world. Their research effort was supported by more than 100 leading companies. Companies and consumers are the ultimate beneficiaries of the EPCglobal Network as it enables organisations to be more efficient, flexible and responsive to consumer needs.
If you require technical assistance on EPC RFID Standards please contact Gary Hartley on 04 494 1063 or email gary.hartley@gs1nz.org.
EPC-IS Standards
- EPCIS (Electronic Product Code Information Service) is a specification for a standard interface for accessing EPC-related information. Electronic Product Codes allow for unique serial numbers for each individual object, enabling companies to track them independently and collect real-time data about each, as well as store and act upon that information. EPCIS enables supply-chain partners to share and exchange information efficiently, providing a standard interface for trading partners. The result is reduced time spent on integration, since all involved parties can use the same interface, regardless of the different database types used for storing that data.
- Click here for a diagram of EPC-IS wihtin the EPCglobal Network architecture
Global UHF Frequency Regualtions
- Below is a report that
provides an overview of the Ultra High Frequency (UHF) regulations worldwide.
It is regularly updated. It includes a status indicator, the frequency band
authorized in the country, the power level, the communication technique, a
brief comment, and the contact details of the national body responsible for
regulations.
- Suggestions for amendments, updates, or additions to this report are welcome and should be communicated to Henri Barthel at GS1 Global Office (henri.barthel@gs1.org).
- For information on New Zealand UHF regulations contact Gary Hartley, GS1 New Zealand or The Ministry of Economic Development -Radio Spectrum Division
EPCglobal Public Policy - Addressing Privacy Concerns
- EPCglobal develop accepted
best practices so that companies can implement RFID technology with full
respect for consumer information and privacy.
EPC is and emerging technology in an early development stage, usage guidelines will evolve while continuing to represent the fundamental commitments of industry to consumers.
Read more on EPCglobal Public Policy.
Read more on the New Zealand Code of Practice for RFID in Retail.
Consumer Information for RFID
EPCglobal Performance Test Centre- Certification Programmes
- The EPCglobal Performance
Test Centre Accreditation Programme was developed by the EPCglobal community to access and
evaluate the capabilities of testing facilities around the globe to perform
tagged unit performance testing in a variety of real-world environments common
within the supply chain.
Click here for a one-page information sheet. (PDF 0.10MB)
- The EPCglobal
Hardware Certification Programme is
a standards-based compliance testing programme, developed by the EPCglobal
community to provide a neutral and authoritive source for testing hardware
products and providing information regarding certified products and the vendors
who manufacture them.
Click here for a one-page information sheet. (PDF 0.10MB)
Click here for up-to-the-minute information on the dynamic certification programme
