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Whether it’s medicine, food or cosmetics: when opening certain products, we really want to be sure that they have not been tampered with. Since February 2019, over-the-counter medicines must be tamper-proof, or tamper evident proof. It is one of the security features within serialization of the European Parliament to combat counterfeit medicines. In this post, we take you into the world of tamper evident labels, show you how labeling works and how the pharmaceutical industry is fighting drug fraud.

The serialisation of medicines is a concept from the pharmaceutical industry. It is the answer to the European battle against life-threatening counterfeit medicines and their manipulation. In this blog post, we explain what serialisation is and why it is important. EU Directive 2011/62/EU states that prescription medicines must have safety features. These features must, among other things, ensure that the authenticity of the product can be verified at all times. The directive obliges the entire pharmaceutical chain to ensure the authenticity of medicines. And since everyone in the chain is involved, counterfeit medicines can be recognised immediately and withdrawn from the market quickly.

Reliable labeling systems in the medical field is indispensable and extremely important.

Whether it is for the identification of examination material, the marking of samples in laboratories and hospitals or the labeling of blood preserves: a barcode label is the most reliable form of identification.

Labels for laboratory containers are extremely difficult to apply, but thanks to the special properties of the outer material and adhesive, they can be applied without too much effort.

RFID technology has been around for many years. The marking technology using Radio Frequency Identification first became omnipresent in retail and logistics, where it made product traceability particularly efficient: You can trace and identify products marked with RFID labels in bulk throughout every phase of the delivery chain from purchasing to shipping to delivery – all without laying eyes on the product. RFID labeling can also help make pharmaceutical packaging smart and tamper-proof. This article looks at some important uses of RFID labeling technology in the pharmaceutical and medical-device industry.

The Medical Device Regulation (EU Regulation MDR 2017/745) has raised safety standards for medical devices in Europe since May 2021 and imposes additional requirements on manufacturers and distributors. The regulation tightens requirements for approvals and labeling and ensures traceability through UDI codes. In this article, learn about the key changes and transition periods that apply, as well as which marking and labeling technologies are best suited for implementation!

The Russian crypto-code law poses major challenges for pharmaceutical manufacturers: Starting January 2020, all marking systems must be capable of applying special identification codes to drug packaging. Weber Marking Systems has been following the latest developments in Russia in detail and has prepared itself for the necessary adjustments in advance.

Despite high quality standards in production lines, errors can occur along the value and supply chain. Whether it's contaminated food, unsafe components, or incorrectly declared ingredients, if defective products reach the market, manufacturers and distributors must take immediate action to protect consumers. Otherwise, they risk severe damage to their image, high losses in sales, and substantial claims for damages. Learn about industrial marking solutions that help to keep expenses for product recalls as low as possible.

In the food industry, as well as in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry, product safety is a top priority. To ensure that labels on packaging do not pose any health risks, choosing the right inkjet ink plays a crucial role. Certified inks guarantee the highest standards and compliance. In this article, learn what Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) entails, why certification is essential for food-safe printing, and how you can ensure the long-term safety of your production processes by using suitable consumables.