Note: This rate is effective as of May 31, 2015. The USPS discount is on all First-Class letters up to 3.5 ounces for metered mail. The $0.485 cent rate is automatically applied when you use a Postage Meter, PC Postage or Permit Imprint.
What is the Electronic Product Code (EPC) and EPCglobal? Designed to be stored on an RFID tag, the Electronic Product Code (EPC) is a unique number that identifies a specific item in the supply chain. The EPC can be associated with dynamic data such as the origination point of an item or the date of its production.
An EPC is valid for ten years or until a new certificate is produced following the alteration of a building. Penalties: Penalties for failure to comply with the new act can result in fines, which are to be calculated at 12.5% of the rateable value of the building up to a maximum of Â£5000.