RFID technology can be used in retail outlets for EAS. So-called “smart labels” can either be directly sewn into the garment, for example in the form of a care label, or be used as hang tags.
RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification and enables the registration of objects in bulk without visual or tactile contact. The RFID label has a small chip that carries the electronic product code (EPC), allowing products to be uniquely identified and recorded with an RFID reader.

By using item level RFID, fully automated registration of stocks is possible. Ideally, the items should be fitted with RFID tags during the production process. Thus, the simultaneous use as theft protection is possible resulting in significant advantages for the retailer (including the fact that there is no need for separate security tags).