Activation
The act of taking an
EAS label from an inactive state where it will not alarm an
EAS system, and bringing it to an active state where it will alarm an
EAS system.
Activator
a device that enables an
EAS label to go from an inactive to an active state.
Acousto Magnetic (AM)
one of several
EAS technologies which use a transmitter to create a surveillance area where tags and labels are detected at a 58 KHz frequency. AM is not compatible with RF detection and deactivation devices
Applicator
A piece of automated packaging equipment designed to apply EAS labels faster and more accurately than by hand application methods.
Audit Source Tagging
a detailed inspection and analysis of merchandise to determine which items and how many units of each are source tagged.
Book Label
a specialty label designed with an ultra low-tack adhesive to protect books without damaging pages when it is removed.
Capsule Label
a specialty III label that is FDA approved to drop in dry foods, dietary supplements, vitamins, cosmetics, non-liquid pharmaceuticals, and health and beauty aid products.
Certification
the determination of optimum label placement by an authorized testing laboratory to meet retail customer specifications and quality expectations.
Compliance Source Tagging
a term used to describe whether or not a product is source tagged per the retailer’s requirements.
Contact Deactivation
changing an
EAS label from an active to an inactive state by touching it directly to a deactivation pad.
Deactivation
changing an
EAS label from an active state that alarms a working
EAS system to an inactive state that will not alarm it.
Deactivator
a device that enables an
EAS label to go from an active to an inactive state.
Dead Label
An EAS label in an inactive state where it will not alarm an EAS system can be referred to as "dead". The Acousto-Magnetic label can only be reactivated to a "live" state with an Acousto-Magnetic EAS label activation device.
Detacher
manual or power device used to remove hard tags & VST’s (Visible Source Tags) at the point of purchase or in the source tagging process.
Detection
the act of recognizing a live
EAS label.
Disposable Label
An EAS label that is attached to or inserted inside of merchandise or packaging and is not intended to be removed at the point of purchase. A disposable Acousto-Magnetic label can be activated and deactivated an unlimited number of times.
Double Checker (Verifier)
a device used to detect the presence of active EAS labels.
Dual Tagging
the application of an Acousto Magnetic (AM) and a Radio Frequency (RF) label to the same item or product to reduce inventory and operational expenses.
EAS (Electronic Article Surveillance)
a loss prevention technique that protects assets and merchandise by utilizing
security tags and labels and detection equipment.
EAS systems provide tagged asset
security at building entrances, exits, and enclosed areas. Alarming occurs when items protected with an active tag or label pass through the detection zone.
a system component usually placed at exits that detects and alarms when live tags and labels are introduced into the protected zone. Pedestals are sometimes referred to as towers, portals, gates, or antennas.
EAS Tag or Label
An EAS device that is attached and/or adhered to assets or merchandise which will alarm when passed through an EAS detection device in an active state Multiple types of EAS labels exist, the three most common types are AM(Acousto-Magnetic), EM(electro-magnetic), and RF(Radio-Frequency). The three different types only work within their respective detection units.
Failure to Deactivate
the result of an
EAS label not being deactivated at the point of purchase.
Failure to Remove
the result of a hard tag or VST not being removed at the point of purchase.
False Alarm
an unintentional setting off of an
EAS alarm where there is no intent to shoplift. Incidences may occur when an item fails to be deactivated at the checkout, a protected display item is placed too close to the
EAS system, there are undetected tags in the area, or a system malfunction.
Fractional Tagging
the application of
EAS labels to a percentage of units in a production run.
Halo Effect
the perception that all merchandise is protected due to some merchandise in the store having
EAS labels or tags.
Hang Tag
a specialty
EAS label designed to protect accessory items such as jewelry, small leather goods, sunglasses and soft home items from theft. It is applied directly to a product using a zip tie or string.
Hard Tag
a reusable, non-deactivatable
EAS component composed of a tag and tack that is removed from merchandise at the point of sale.
High Speed Application
applying
EAS labels to product or packaging with automated packaging equipment.
In-line Verifier
automated machinery that will detect an active
EAS label on each finished product on the production line.
Integrated Source Tagging Solution (VAR Solution)
an
EAS label embedded in cardboard, plastic, fabric or other material to protect items that otherwise could not be source tagged.
Inventory Shrink
reduction in physical inventory caused primarily by shoplifting and employee theft.
Label
an
EAS system component that is attached to or inserted in packaging or merchandise and is deactivated, but not removed at the point of purchase.
Live Label
An EAS label in an active state where it will alarm an EAS system can be referred to as "live". The Acousto-Magnetic label can only be deactivated to a "dead" state with an Acousto-Magnetic EAS label deactivation device.
Low Profile
a specialty AM label designed to be placed inside a CD case or in other applications where height restrictions are a limiting factor. It must be applied to a rigid surface due to the label’s flexibility.
Mass or “Bulk” Activator
a device that enables a group of AM
EAS labels to go from an inactive to an active state all at one time.
Mass or “Bulk” Deactivator
a device that enable a group of AM or RF
EAS labels to go from an active to an inactive state all at one time.
Microwavable Label
a specialty DR label designed to protect meat products when placed topically on meat packaging or integrated into a meat soaker pad.
Multi Media Guidelines
standards created to assist replicators and packaging manufacturers of the music, movie and software industries with the implementation of source tagging providing suggested locations for anti-theft labels for placement within DVD, CD, and VHS packaging.
Phase I, II, III
a reference to the location of the
EAS label in or on the product or packaging, always within 3 inches of the UPC bar code.
I, label placement outside the package (topical)
II, label placement inside the package
III , label placement inside the product
Pick Rate
a ratio determined by the number of times an
EAS system detects an active
EAS label or tag versus the number of times it does not.
Proximity Deactivation
changing an
EAS label from an active to an inactive state by allowing distance from the deactivation device versus contact with it.
Radio Frequency (RF)
an
EAS technology which uses a transmitter to create a surveillance area where tags and labels are detected at an 8.2 MHz. RF is not compatible with AM detection and deactivation devices.
Source Tagging
the application of
EAS labels and tags on or in products or packaging during the manufacturing or packaging process.
Tag Pollution
a condition caused when an active
EAS label is taken from one retail location to a second retail location with a working
EAS system, thereby causing an alarm to sound.
Ultra Strip III Label
an anti-theft AM label compatible with Sensormatic AM detection and deactivation devices.
Value Added Resellers
companies who provide integrated source tagging solutions for difficult-to-tag items.
Visible Source Tag
a one-time use, lightweight, disposable or environmentally recyclable hard tag.