Retail RFID Is Here: EPC Compliance & Encoding Service - We Assure you are compliant! No headaches! No equipment! No Chargebacks!

If you sell products to major retailers, you’ve probably heard the words RFID, EPC, or item-level tagging more and more often. Retailers are expanding RFID programs to improve inventory accuracy, reduce shrink, and support omnichannel fulfillment.

For suppliers, that often means one thing: new compliance requirements — and new ways to get chargebacks if something goes wrong.

What Is EPC and Why Are Retailers Requiring It?

EPC (Electronic Product Code) is the data stored on an RFID tag that uniquely identifies each individual product item — not just the product type, but the exact item with a unique serial number.

Most retail RFID programs use the GS1 SGTIN-96 EPC format, which is built from:

• Your GS1 company prefix
• An item reference / GTIN
• A unique serial number (unique per item)

Unlike barcodes, RFID tags can be read without line-of-sight, allowing distribution centers and stores to:

• Scan racks, cartons, or shipments faster
• Improve inventory accuracy
• Support faster replenishment and fulfillment

Which Retailers Are Using EPC/RFID?

RFID programs are expanding rapidly, especially in categories like apparel, footwear, home goods, and other high-velocity or high-variance merchandise. Each retailer may have its own requirements for tag placement, performance, and compliance processes.

The important takeaway: even when programs differ, the common thread is GS1-compliant EPC encoding with unique serialization.

Why EPC Encoding Is More Than Just Printing a Label

Many suppliers are surprised to learn that RFID compliance is not just applying a tag. To be compliant, you must ensure the right EPC format, unique serial numbers, and a label that performs reliably in real-world environments.

Our EPC/RFID Encoding Service: What We Do for You

At WePrintBarcodes, we already handle complex variable-data barcode projects every day. EPC/RFID is a natural extension of what we do best: precision printing, data integrity, and compliance labeling.

1) EPC Data Management & Serialization

We help you generate and manage EPCs so you don’t have to worry about duplicates, formatting errors, or mismatched data. You bring the product identifiers (GTIN/UPC), and we handle the EPC/serialization workflow.

2) RFID Label Printing & Encoding

We print and encode RFID labels in a controlled workflow to ensure accuracy and consistency, then verify the output before it ships. The result: compliant labels that are ready for production use.

3) Matching Barcode + Human-Readable Information

Your RFID labels can still include the traditional elements required across supply chains, including:

• UPC / GTIN barcodes
• Human-readable part numbers or SKUs
• Optional lot, batch, or date codes
• Optional branding or handling icons

4) Inlay Selection & Placement Guidance

Not all RFID inlays perform the same. We help you select an inlay that fits your product, packaging, and application so you get strong read performance and fewer issues at the distribution center or in-store.

5) Pilot Runs That Scale to Full Production

Whether you’re testing a pilot program or rolling into larger volumes, we can support both short runs and ongoing production — with the same focus on data integrity and consistency.

Why Suppliers Choose WePrintBarcodes for RFID Compliance

Many RFID providers lead with hardware or complex software systems. Most suppliers simply want: “Make me compliant so I can ship my product.”

That’s our focus. You get a partner who understands retail labeling requirements, GS1 identification, and variable-data production — without the complexity.