Jan Svoboda, UPM Raflatac - Testimony

UPM Raflatac thanks the FDA for the opportunity to comment on Track & Trace in the Produce Industry. We acknowledge we have a vested interest in Track & Trace Data Input being automated using Radio Frequency Identification technology (RFID). Based on our thorough understanding of the efficacy and capabilities of RFID technology in Track & Trace together with being foremost loving spouses, caring parents and grandparents, we want RFID Food (and Drug) Track & Trace to protect the health and safety of our families in the immediate future. Having previewed the Naturipe Farms submission for the November 13, 2008 meeting, we deeply agree that accurate, complete and instantly accessible electronic records with an electronic produce "passport" or "e-pedigree (as it is referred to in the pharma supply chain) are absolutely necessary. Please see the attachment for full comments.