RFID at Chinese Factories: Validate Labels Before Export
Working record | Updated October 3, 2026
Guide: https://yenra.com/chinese-rfid/

Purpose: Define and validate an RFID label handoff from a Chinese supplier to an overseas customer.

Instructions
1. Save a separate copy for each site, job or configuration. Use test aliases where records concern people or payments.
2. Fill each field with a result and its evidence reference. Mark unknown items UNRESOLVED; do not infer a pass.
3. Record the configuration, document revision and date behind each result. Keep credentials and sensitive records in approved systems rather than this worksheet.
4. Assign unresolved items an owner and next action. Sign off only within the scope actually verified.
5. Recheck affected fields after the configuration, supplier or requirements change.

Evaluation name: 
Date and reviewer: 
Scope and intended decision: 

1. Customer/product scope and specification revision: 
   Evidence/reference and result: 

2. Controlling instructions and translation reviewer: 
   Evidence/reference and result: 

3. Tagging level and encoding: 
   Evidence/reference and result: 

4. Serial allocator and subcontractor controls: 
   Evidence/reference and result: 

5. Inlay/finished label/placement and lot: 
   Evidence/reference and result: 

6. Sample approval record and scope: 
   Evidence/reference and result: 

7. Carton reference and expected identities: 
   Evidence/reference and result: 

8. Observed/missing/unexpected identities: 
   Evidence/reference and result: 

9. Repacking or rework history: 
   Evidence/reference and result: 

10. Sampling scope or complete inspection record: 
   Evidence/reference and result: 

11. Shipment record reconciliation: 
   Evidence/reference and result: 

12. Release decision and destination exception owner: 
   Evidence/reference and result: 

Illustrative example from the guide (fictional, not a test result)
Invented factory inspection A carton is expected to contain six serialized garments, DEMO-01 through DEMO-06. Inspection observes DEMO-01 through DEMO-05 plus DEMO-07. There are six observations and six expected units, but the identity sets differ: DEMO-06 is missing and DEMO-07 is unexpected. The operator holds the carton, checks the physical garments and packing record, and records the verified correction before shipment release.

Decision: ACCEPT / REVISE / HOLD
Decision scope and rationale: 
Unresolved item / owner / next action / due date: 
Approved by and date: 
Change that requires review: 

Primary references (verify applicable revision and scope)
https://rfid.auburn.edu/arc/about.php
https://rfid.auburn.edu/alec/
https://www.gs1us.org/content/dam/gs1us/documents/industries-insights/by-industry/apparel-general-merchandise/guideline-toolkit/Developing-an-RFID-Serialization-Plan.pdf