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Ensuring Pharmaceutical Quality with Automated Inspection and Traceability

Ensuring Pharmaceutical Quality with Automated Inspection and Traceability Automated inspection systems are transforming pharmaceutical manufacturing by enhancing product authentication and combating counterfeiting. These systems, equipped with advanced machine vision and artificial intelligence (AI), ensure rigorous inspection of pharmaceutical products, including glass vials, syringes, and IV bags. AI-driven automated inspection machines

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Traceability vs. Privacy: The IT Rules 2021 Debate

Traceability vs. Privacy: The IT Rules 2021 Debate The ongoing debate around India’s IT Rules 2021, particularly the traceability mandate, has sparked concerns about the balance between security, privacy, and trust in the digital ecosystem. The Delhi High Court is currently hearing petitions challenging these rules, with the Internet

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Emirates Health Services Enhances Traceability with Robotic Pharmacies

Emirates Health Services (EHS) has advanced its pharmaceutical services by launching four robotic pharmacies equipped with smart drug self-dispensing systems. These systems incorporate cutting-edge traceability features, including barcode scanning and automated identification and data capture (AIDC) technology, ensuring accurate tracking and safe dispensing of medications. The integration of these technologies

Industry & Regulatory

Ensuring Compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) by 2024

With the November 2024 deadline for the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) fast approaching, pharmaceutical companies must act swiftly to ensure compliance. The DSCSA mandates that manufacturers, distributors, and dispensers trace prescription drugs at the package level, enhancing transparency and safety in the supply chain. This regulation is crucial

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Major Seizure of Smuggled Auto Parts in Karachi Highlights Need for Track and Trace

In a major operation, the Anti-Smuggling Organization (ASO) of Karachi’s Enforcement Collectorate seized 30 tons of smuggled auto parts valued at approximately Rs 20 million ($68,000). The parts, including components for five Mazda trucks, were confiscated during raids on multiple warehouses in Sadar’s Aero Market. This incident

Authentication & Brand

Japan Introduces New Yen Banknotes with Advanced Authentication Features

Japan has launched its first new yen banknotes in two decades, focusing on enhanced authentication and traceability to combat counterfeiting. The new 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen, and 1,000 yen bills incorporate state-of-the-art 3D hologram technology, which displays different images and colors depending on the viewing angle, making

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Adapting to a Cashless Society: Banknote Printer Embraces Art

As the world moves toward cashless transactions, traditional banknote printers like Korea Minting and Security Printing Corp. (KOMSCO) are evolving their business models. KOMSCO is leveraging its decades of expertise in printing technology to explore new ventures in creative cultural content and information technology. The company recently launched an art

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EU Introduces New Firearm Tracking to Combat Trafficking

The European Union has reached a provisional agreement on new firearm trade rules aimed at enhancing transparency and combating illegal trafficking. These regulations, agreed upon by EU lawmakers and the Belgian EU presidency, will introduce an EU-wide electronic licensing system, replacing the current patchwork of national rules. This approach mirrors

Digital & Security

How Blockchain Revolutionizes Food Supply Chains

Blockchain technology is transforming food supply chains by enhancing transparency, traceability, and security, ultimately saving lives. Traditional food supply chain management often suffers from inefficiencies, lack of communication, and security vulnerabilities, leading to issues such as food waste and contamination. Blockchain addresses these challenges by providing real-time tracking from the

Industry & Regulatory

FSMA 2026: What Grocers Need to Know About Food Traceability Compliance

he Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), signed into law in 2011, is set to introduce stricter food traceability requirements for grocers by 2026. As the deadline approaches, grocers must prepare to comply with the FDA's final rule, which mandates detailed recordkeeping for certain food items. This includes tracking

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Improving Australian Cotton Traceability: Research Highlights Key Gaps

Preliminary findings from a research project on tracing Australian cotton through the supply chain have revealed significant gaps that may hinder growers and brands from fully benefiting from sustainable practices. Spearheaded by Cotton Australia with support from the Cotton Research and Development Corporation and the Queensland Government, the project aims

Digital & Security

Enhancing Traceability and Inventory Management with GS1’s 2D Barcodes

GS1’s new 2D barcodes are set to revolutionize the retail sector by offering more detailed product information beyond traditional identifiers. Unlike the 1D barcodes that only encode simple data like the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN), 2D barcodes serve as compact data repositories, including details such as expiration dates