NFC Forum Incorporates Tags into Its Certification Program

Recently, Near Field Communication (NFC) tag manufacturers have begun taking part in a new certification program provided worldwide by the NFC Forum, to ensure that their NFC chips and inlays conform with specifications—and, if they so choose, to test and certify their performance with mobile handsets and readers. The certification program for tags was added this past Wednesday to the NFC Forum's existing certification program, and is already under way for manufacturers at its 23 worldwide authorized laboratories. The NFC Forum is an industry standards organization that promotes the standardization and use of NFC technology. Its 23 labs are located around the world in areas where NFC devices are most commonly manufactured and distributed; 16 are located in Asia, five are in Europe and two are in North America.