How the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium tracks and monitors its cheeses

0.5mm

A microtransponder

is embedded in the

food-safe casein label

0.5mm

Casein label

Each tiny chip contains

a unique digital ID that

can authenticate and

track the cheese

Laser chip reader activates

the chip’s circuit with

modulated light

Cheese wheel

A microtransponder is embedded

in the food-safe casein label

Laser chip reader activates

the chip’s circuit with

modulated light

0.5mm

0.5mm

Casein label

Each tiny chip contains

a unique digital ID that can

authenticate and track the cheese

Cheese wheel