Mustafa Kamal warns firms over 2D medicine barcodes
After the October 9 deadline, the health minister said about 80% of firms have begun the system, and non-compliant companies risk formal notices and sealed plants.
Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal reviewed 2D barcode progress after the October 9 deadline.
About 80% of pharmaceutical companies have begun introducing 2D barcodes on medicines.
The ministry will issue formal notices to firms that have not submitted required data to DRAP.
Non-compliant companies face strict legal action, including sealing of production units.
Kamal ordered all firms to submit serialization data and announced zero tolerance on non-compliance.