Russia uses RFID tags to crack down on illegal shoes sales
The Russia Ministry of Industry and Trade will impose on January 1, 2018 the shoes sold in Russia to be affixed with an RFID tag for combating smuggling and illegal footwear sales. As early as the end of 2013, the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade planned to use RFID tags on footwear and fur to combat counterfeit and shoddy products. It is reported that Russian government departments are actively promoting RFID technology, but due to price reasons, the trade field has not yet reached the level of popularization. According to the Russia revealed, the Russian government will impose on January 1, 2018, all types of shoes sold in Russia must be accompanied by RFID tags. The move is aimed at cracking down on smuggling and illegal import of footwear. It is reported that the Russian government suggests that after January 1st, 2018, all shoes will be subject to RFID tags regardless of cost. Selling footwear products without RFID tags will be fined. At present, many domestic sho...