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An Italian Parmesan cheese maker decided to implant a microchip into a 90-pound wheel of cheese in an effort to combat counterfeiting

To combat counterfeits, Italian cheese makers use microchips
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According to the Wall Street Journal, these microchips can scan a unique serial number, allowing buyers to confirm that they are getting real Parmesan cheese. Parmesan cheese is officially protected by the European Union and must be produced in a specific area in the Emilia Romagna region of northern Italy, made to specific standards and techniques, and aged for at least one year to bear the name. Parmesan cheese commands a high price due to its world-famous quality, and the "Parmesan" cheese commonly found in the United States is usually an imitation.

The microchips, made of silicon and about the size of a grain of sand, are placed on food safety labels on wheels of cheese. We understand that buyers can scan the microchip to obtain a unique serial number, which they can use to ensure they are getting an authentic product.

The chips use blockchain technology and can be traced back to the origin of the milk used in the cheese.

According to reports, the chips cannot be read remotely, and even if people accidentally swallow them, they cannot be traced to anyone

In addition to cheese makers, other industries are also Manufacturers of pharmaceuticals and auto parts consider or plan to use these chips, for example.

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