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Near Field Communication Overview
Near Field Communication (NFC) Packaging
What is the difference between NFC and RFID?
NFC is a subset of RFID which uses proximity with a one way communication to the reader. The reader is generally a mobile device. NFC has a distance of 10 centimeters or less hence the name near field communication. NFC is an ideal application for the last mile of the supply chain. Because it has to be scanned in close proximity and requires line of sight the information on the NFC Label cannot be captured from a distance. To learn more about the difference between RFID and NFC read our blog article titled Difference between RFID and NFC.
NFC labels are not a new concept by any means. NFC has been around and in use for decades. The most common use for NFC is mobile payments and transportation pass. The technology has been proven to be safe and secure allowing hundreds millions of dollars of transactions to occur every year without the threat of theft.Â
In the packaging world NFC is the most secure and consumer friendly type of end-to-end communication for smart packaging in the market. With advancements in both microprocessing chips and software, NFC has become the ultimate go-to smart packing for the last mile of the supply chain. NFC makes the perfect smart packaging option for authentication, consumer engagement, patient adherence, medication education, tamper evidence, improving health outcomes and more.
If you want to learn more about NFC packaging solutions please contact a packaging specialist or explore or NFC Solutions.
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Tamper evident labels or Tamper resistance labels are the first layer of protection to a package. Tamper evident labels can be designed from a large array of substrates, and can combine more than one security feature, through a layered approach, to strengthen the protection of the package.
- Carton Seals indicate if a product has been tampered with by leaving behind a void message, label material, or noticeably damaging the packaging.
- Void Labels identify a compromised item by leaving a message on both the label and the item that it is adhered to. The void label can be printed with custom messages, logos, or images which provides additional security
- Tamper Evident Shrink Labels are void labels that can be produced in a full graphic body shrink. Integrating this security feature into an aesthetically pleasing package. Shrink void labels are a great solution for tamper evident bands for bottles.
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Pharmaceutical braille is a tactile writing system used to label medication packaging for individuals who are visually impaired or blind. Pharmaceutical braille labels are designed to provide important information about the medication, including dosage, administration instructions, and warnings, in a format that can be easily read and understood by individuals with visual impairments.
Pharmaceutical braille labels are typically created using a special printing process that embosses the braille text onto the label material. This process creates a raised surface that can be felt by touch, allowing individuals with visual impairments to read the label with their fingertips.
