The ALEC Validation Process
ALEC validation is a submission program to ensure product suppliers meet their end-user's RFID requirements. The ALEC team validates compliance to the approved RFID inlay, tagging location, encoding, and more.
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Step 1: Prepare Your Submission

Group your items into like items and identify your RFID solution, including RFID tag and tagging location.
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Step 2: Make Your Submission

Make your submission on the web form. Ensure you are prepared to ship it, as a tracking number is required!

Submit Here

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Step 3: Mail Your Submission

Mail your submission(s) to the RFID Lab, including 5 sample tags of the same GTIN, and a printed copy of your submission confirmation received via email after submitting.
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Step 4: Submission Validated at Auburn RFID Lab

The submitted samples will be processed and validated by the RFID Lab team. The team will ensure your submission is compliant with all end-user requirements.
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Step 5: Receive Validation Status

Your approval status will be received via email. If you are approved, you are good to go! If your submission fails, follow the instructions detailed in your email.