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Global compliance firm LRQA is launching a cotton traceability pilot in Pakistan, using the CertainT platform by Applied DNA Sciences. This initiative will apply isotope testing, DNA tagging, and genomic analysis to authenticate cotton at key supply chain points—from farms to manufacturing mills. Financed by the U.S. Department
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) remains steadfast in its decision to implement the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) on November 27, 2024, despite significant concerns from the pharmaceutical industry about their preparedness for the stringent track-and-trace requirements. At a recent meeting organized by the Healthcare Distribution
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In today’s global market, ensuring traceability in supply chains is more crucial than ever, especially for maintaining ethical standards. Traceability allows businesses to track products from their origin to the final consumer, ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the supply chain. This is particularly important in industries like seafood and
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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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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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Traceability has been a crucial element in supply chains, evolving significantly over time. From ancient practices of marking goods with simple identifiers to today's sophisticated digital systems, traceability ensures transparency, quality, and safety in global trade. The Origins: Early Trade and Identification Traceability began with basic methods such
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As of today, SRO 470(i)/2017 is effect vide letter 26th April 2018 issued by the DRAP to all the stakeholders of the industry. SRO 470(i)/2017 dictates that the following information needs to be printed on the labels. However, a tacit understanding has been reached on part