date:Jul 17, 2012
The infrared laser light etching system creates a label onto the peel of the citrus fruit (pictured) which cant be removed making it easier to trace back to the producer.
The carbon dioxide laser etching only removes pigments in the upper layer of skin so the fruit isnt damaged and can be tattooed tocreate curved lines, allowing for logos and words that are easy to read.
The technology had been on the US market previously but it was withdrawn after concerns were raised to the US Food and Drug