PHARMA FOCUS//Technology FOCUS & Software Solutions
Level up & join the fight against counterfeiting Annually, pharmaceutical counterfeiting puts millions of lives at risk. In order to address this growing problem, governments around the world are taking action by implementing serialisation requirements. By Abby Vorster
S
imilar to the requirements of Europe’s
10 years. We are one of the actors
Falsified Medicines Directive, South
working on all levels, from zero to four,
Africa will be joining the global
and are now moving into working on
fight against counterfeit medicines
level five,’ Sliski explains. ‘Levels zero
with the promulgation of track and trace
to three are often for manufacturers
regulations, centred on product serialisation.
to define their serialisation approach to be
These regulations will be phased in providing
interoperable. Zero is the machine, one is the
manufacturers with enough time for
marking and verification technologies and
science and more recently dairy milk, Zetes
adequate preparation. Ultimately, all local
two to three are the serialisation software
provides a comprehensive range of solutions
pharma manufacturers should be compliant
levels on the line at factory level, linking to
proven to ensure agility and traceability.
by 2022.
level 4 and integrated with the ERP. Level four
A look at the levels
Serialisation and aggregation levels explained
‘We are an ideal partner for pharma
is at the company level, which manages
manufacturers to help secure and control
the status of the unique identifiers and their
their supply chains, while ensuring global
If you’re considering implementing a
business evolution. It also collects and shares
visibility,’ adds Sliski. ‘With Zetes, you will
serialisation project and are unsure about
information concerning unique identifiers
be able to comply with all traceability
what will meet your needs, Sébastien Sliski,
with other level fours and publishes the
regulations, combat counterfeiting, secure
Zetes’ serialisation expert, says the best way to
information to the government repository
your distribution channels, achieve delivery
understand serialisation and aggregation is
(level five). This is the repository where all
service level agreements and in the event
to think in levels. This helps to break down and
the actors publish serialised numbers for
of a recall, you will be equipped to manage
define the different components in line with
controlling and checking.’
this efficiently.’ •
your needs, whether you’re manufacturing medicines or dispensing them. ‘Zetes has been working on serialisation solutions for different markets for about
Agility and traceability guaranteed Based on the global trend to secure markets such as pharmaceuticals, tobacco, agro-
Zetes – www.zetes.com
YOUR SERIALISATION EXPERTS Single source track and trace solutions for Pharma supply chain Trusted by major EMEA companies Scalable and agile approach
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