New software developed for Linx 6900 CIJ printer to meet new Standard Identification System

New software developed for the Linx 6900 Continuous Ink Jet (CIJ) printer has been developed to meet the new Standard Identification System for Animal Health products.  This global guideline is being implemented by all leading manufacturers of animal health products and is expected to appear on most registered goods by the end of 2007. 

The new standard has been introduced by the International Federation for Animal Health (IFAH) in order to provide a robust identification system capable of tracking animal health products from production to application in an increasingly global market.  It also conforms to the requirements for traceability under EU Directive 2004/28/EC.  In association with all leading industry bodies, the IFAH recognised that GS1 128 Data Matrix codes, which can contain a greater amount of information than conventional one-dimensional bar codes, provide a concise but flexible format that can be easily included onto primary packs or labels as well as outer cases.