FDA recommends EPCIS for DSCSA drug traceability
Happy Independence Day! After many years of uncertainty, FDA has (finally!) recommended that trading partners use the Electronic Product Code Information Services (EPCIS) standard to
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July 6, 2022
June 3, 2021
FDA In Brief: FDA provides new guidance to further enhance the security of prescription drugs in the U.S. supply chain
June 03, 2021 The following quote is attributed to Donald D. Ashley, J.D., Director of the Office of Compliance for FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation
October 30, 2020
VRS System Verification at HDA 2020 Traceability Seminar
As you know, the FDA recently extended saleable returns verification until 2023. Please join Gateway Checker CEO and Founder Gary Lerner at the HDA 2020
October 23, 2020
FDA Extends Saleable Returns Verification until 2023
FDA is issuing new guidance for immediate implementation in accordance with 21 CFR 10.115(g)(2). FDA is concerned that large volume of saleable returns coupled with
November 30, 2017
Finally! Publication of DSCSA Grandfathering Guidelines
The pharmaceutical industry has reason to celebrate. After a 2-year delay, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a grandfathering policy, which specifically
November 29, 2017
Foodservice Standards Initiative Releases GDSN Guidance
June 19, 2017: Over 130 foodservice organizations have banded together to create efficiencies, increase safety and improve quality in the foodservice industry through the Foodservice
August 21, 2017
Defining DSCSA Trading Partners
Today FDA issued draft DSCSA compliance guidance on how to identify DSCSA Trading Partners. This draft guidance provides clarity on how to classify trading partner
July 7, 2017
Unmarked Product to Become Risky
One Year Enforcement Delay – Not!? Hidden Timetable in DSCSA Product Identifier Requirements With about 100 working days left until the November 27, 2017 deadline
June 30, 2017
FDA Proposes 1 Year Enforcement Delay
Product Identifier Requirements would take effect no later than November 27, 2018 June 30, 2017 FDA issues a draft DSCSA compliance guidance delaying enforcement action
June 2, 2015
FDA warns Doctors about Risks of Purchasing Unsafe Medications
As of January 1, 2015 the DSCSA mandated that all healthcare practitioners who dispense or administer prescription drugs to patients must purchase their prescription drug
