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DHS Grants Alien Subsidiary SAFETY Act Liability Coverage Alien-owned Quatrotec, a provider of RFID-enabled baggage and cargo-handling systems, is now protected by legislation designed to help foster the development of anti-terrorism technology.

Annin Puts ROI on Hold Although its RFID system can do more than merely satisfy Wal-Mart's requirements, the flag maker says wider use will have to wait. In the meantime, the company has learned some valuable lessons.

RFID Vendors Collaborate on Open-Source LLRP Project By offering an open-source low-level reader protocol toolkit to RFID interrogator manufacturers and software developers, the group expects to help lower the cost of RFID implementations.

RFID Journal Launches Online Training for CompTIA RFID+ Certification The company is introducing a Web-based training course designed to enable RFID implementers to prepare for the industry-standard certification course.

AMA Issues Ethics Code for RFID Chip Implants The American Medical Association recommends that physicians disclose uncertainties about the risks of implants, add extra layers of security to protect patient privacy and support ongoing research regarding the implantation of RFID devices in human beings.

Westgate Logistics Focuses on RFID To meet the needs of Colgate-Palmolive, Target and other customers, the Australian company seeks to be at the forefront of the testing and implementation of the technology.

Sunway Lagoon Issues RFID Wristbands for Admission, Purchases The Malaysian resort's patrons use the wristbands, rather than paper tickets, to access sections of the park and pay for goods and services.

European EPC Competence Center Releases UHF Tag Study To help companies compare tags and select the RFID transponders best suited to their products and applications, the EECC tested 20 passive EPC UHF tags from six manufacturers.

Australian Companies Say Pallet-Tracking Project Proves RFID's Mettle CHEP, P&G, ACCO and other participants used EPC Gen 2 tags to track the delivery and return of wooden pallets, achieving perfect read rates throughout the supply chain.

ACMA Renews GS1 Australia's UHF RFID License Now that the government agency has renewed its 4-watt license, GS1's Australian branch plans to continue testing EPC RFID systems, in the hope of facilitating regulatory change.