RUCKERSVILLE, VA — August 4, 2026— Barcode Test LLC, a leading provider of barcode quality and compliance verification and consulting, today announced the successful completion of a Johnson & Johnson supplier audit, achieving vendor status across multiple operating companies within the Johnson & Johnson family of businesses.

This latest round of audits reinforces Barcode Test’s long-standing role as a trusted barcode quality partner for J&J’s global manufacturing and packaging network, spanning medical devices, surgical tools and supplies, cardiac, neurovascular, vision, orthopedic and other business units. Supplier qualification affirms our capability to test barcode print quality against applicable ISO/IEC 15415 and ISO 15416 for 2D and linear barcodes respectively, and to recalibrate and recertify barcode verifiers to ISO/IEC 15426-1 and ISO/IEC 15426-1.

Johnson & Johnson businesses we serve include these business units (and others):

• Ethicon Endo-Surgery — Cincinnati, OH and Madison, WI
• Ethicon — Raritan, NJ; Cornelia, GA; Texas; Puerto Rico; San Jose, CA; and Juárez, Mexico
• Mentor — Texas and the Netherlands
• Johnson & Johnson Vision — United States
• Biosense Webster
• DePuy Synthes — Ireland; United Kingdom; Massachusetts; Warsaw, IN; and West Chester, PA
• DePuy Spine
• Abiomed
• Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision — Irvine, CA and Puerto Rico
• Omrix
• Codman
• Sterilmed

“This audit reflects the rigorous process our clients have come to expect – compliant verifier calibration, barcode print quality grading, and application validation reporting against the relevant ISO/IEC and GS1 standards,” said John Nachtrieb, Owner of Barcode Test LLC. “We’re proud to continue supporting Johnson & Johnson’s operating companies as they maintain best-in-class label quality and reliable traceability across their large and complex global network.”

Barcode Test conducts on-site and remote verifier recalibration and recertification, barcode verification against ISO/IEC 15415 and 15416 print quality standards. We augment ISO and Application Validation reports with plain-English explanation of any detected deficiencies and recommended corrections. We help to solve and prevent barcode problems and build confidence in track and trace systems.

Barcode Test LLC continues to expand its work with medical device, pharmaceutical, aerospace, automotive and electronics manufacturers, helping ensure that their barcodes remain compliant as standards evolve and regulatory scrutiny across supply chains increases.

About Barcode Test LLC

Barcode Test LLC is a barcode testing service, training and consulting company, verifier sales, calibration, recertification and repair facility.

Learn more at www.barcode-test.com.

Checkpoint Systems, a global leader in RFID solutions for retail and industry, introduces READFINITY®, a next-generation all-in-one RFID readers family designed to support the operational demands of today’s rapidly evolving retail environment.

Combining ultra-fast item-level RFID reading, real-time embedded processing, and seamless integration with existing POS infrastructures, self-service kiosks and others, READFINITY® moves beyond the role of a traditional reader. It is a scalable, compact and powerful intelligent retail platform designed to streamline today’s operations, reduce system complexity, and lay the foundation for more intelligent, connected stores.

RFID as a strategic enabler for modern retail

Retailers are facing increasing pressure from the growth of self-service and cashier-less formats, and higher expectations for speed, accuracy, and operational efficiency. In this context, RFID technology—providing automatic identification and tracking of tagged products throughout their lifecycle—has become a critical enabler.
By improving inventory accuracy, strengthening loss prevention, and accelerating checkout processes, RFID helps retailers optimize both store operations and the overall customer experience.

One platform, multiple use cases

READFINITY® is built around a clear objective: consolidating multiple hardware components into a single, compact RFID platform with ultra-fast reading performance. The solution can be deployed wherever the customer needs it. It has not only been designed to be deployed across traditional checkout lanes and self-checkout (SCO), READFINITY® has been created to deliver consistent accuracy and performance in a wide range of retail environments.
Unlike conventional readers, READFINITY® features an embedded computing architecture that allows it to operate autonomously, without constant dependence on centralized systems or cloud connectivity. This enables real-time transaction validation, automatic reconciliation between scanned items and actual purchases, and immediate detection of unpaid items at exit points.
By simplifying system architecture and reducing integration requirements, the platform helps retailers accelerate deployments while minimizing back-office integration efforts.

Flexible connectivity and future-ready architecture

READFINITY® also includes expandable GPIO connectivity, allowing easy integration with external devices such as sensors, indicators, and automation components. This flexibility supports a broad range of in-store configurations and operational scenarios.

Designed with the future in mind, the platform is engineered to support upcoming Edge AI capabilities, enabling data processing and decision-making directly at the reader level. By analyzing RFID and sensor data locally, retailers can reduce latency, limit reliance on cloud infrastructure, and unlock advanced use cases such as dynamic inventory optimization, trend-based replenishment, customer behavior analysis, and more personalized in-store experiences.

At scale, data aggregation across multiple stores turns connected hardware into actionable intelligence, supporting operational performance, inventory forecasting, and marketing activation

Beyond checkout environments

While optimized for POS applications, READFINITY® is designed for a broader set of use cases, including self-service kiosks, interactive retail devices, smart shelves, EAS systems, and any environment requiring fast, secure, and reliable RFID data capture.

“With READFINITY®, we’re not just launching a new RFID reader—we are introducing an intelligent and versatile platform designed to support the next phase of retail transformation,” said Sergio Ramos, Global Product Management Director at Checkpoint Systems. “This solution reflects our RFID expertise and our commitment to innovation that addresses real market challenges. By combining performance, flexibility, and scalability, we help retailers address today’s operational challenges while building a future-ready foundation for connected stores.”

By consolidating multiple functions into a single device, READFINITY® reduces hardware footprint, simplifies maintenance, and lowers total cost of ownership. It delivers immediate operational value while providing retailers with a scalable platform to adapt to the evolving demands of an increasingly connected retail landscape.