SOMARK's purpose is food safety. The St. Louis, MO. based technology company is developing a patented ID system based on a biocompatible ink tattoo with chipless RFID functionality. SOMARK is targeting the livestock industry to help identify and track cattle and thus mitigate export trade loss from BSE scares, also known as Mad Cow Disease. Additional markets include horses, dogs and cats.

SOMARK's goals are to 1) ensure a safe food supply and 2) prevent export trade loss from food animal disease scares, e.g.  BSE (a.k.a. Mad Cow Disease).

SOMARK's investors include Med-Pharmex Animal Health, St. Louis Arch Angels and Washington University in St. Louis.