PHARMA INDUSTRY GUIDLINES FOR BARCODE IN INDIA,
Complying with barcoding reqmts of DGFT and Min. of Health, Govt. of India Summary of DGFT requirements Packaging level Barcoding requirements Timeline Tertiary level–definition Comprises highest level of packaging containing secondary and other intermediate packages meant for transport/logistics(cartons/pallets/shipments) Incorporation of barcodes (1D) encoding unique product identification code (GTIN), Batch Number, Expiry Date and Unique Serial Number of the Tertiary pack (shipper/carton). Phase 1 –by 1stOct 2011 Secondary level–definition Packaging level containing primary level packages. Incorporation of barcodes (1Dor2D) encoding unique product identification code (GTIN), Batch Number, Expiry date and Unique Serial Number of the secondary pack. Phase 2 –by 1stJan 2012 Primary level–definition Comprises first level of packaging indirect contact with the product e.g. medicine strip, vial, single therapy kit, or items packed in mono carton for sale to consumers. Incorporatio...