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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Packing Sourcer
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The pharmaceutical sector is a multi-million pound business for suppliers of coding and marking solutions. However by its very nature it is an industry which presents many specific challenges. In this article, we examine the coding and marking issues that have to be addressed and talk about some of the solutions on offer.
The pharmaceutical industry is perhaps one of the most demanding areas when it comes to coding and marking. It is heavily regulated to ensure that products are clearly and accurately coded with traceability and end consumer information. Pharmaceutical companies are regularly and rigorously audited to ensure compliance with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules. In addition, they face a continuing rise in counterfeit drugs. Against this backdrop, pharmaceutical manufacturers look to suppliers of coding and marking equipment to provide solutions which not only meet their requirements today, but will remain in step with the developing needs of this sector.
The Challenges
The decision to purchase coding and marking systems is largely driven by legislation. FDA laws, which apply internationally in order to provide end user safety, require the use of traceability codes to track products back to their original production batch. This enables swift action to be taken in the event that a recall of a batch of drugs is necessary. Codes such as use by dates are also a key requirement. |
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