Coding
As a core element of verification, the Falsified Medicines Directive 2011/62/EU stipulates that each pack must be provided with a unique identifier. In order to ensure the identification of the unique identifier on the pharmaceutical packs, this specification reproduces the requirements of the legislator and supplements them with the necessary technical details.
The current version dated 10.09.2025 has been updated in the non-technical elements and corresponds to the currently known requirements of the authorities.
Freedom of choice between PPN and NTIN
Pharmaceutical manufacturers have the choice between two variants of how they print the data in the Data Matrix Code. They can choose between the IFA specifications, using the Pharmacy Product Number (PPN) as the globally unique identifier for the PZN, and the GS1 Germany specifications, using the National Trade Item Number (NTIN) as the globally unique identifier for the PZN.
Further information on the coding systems that can be used in securPharm can be found on the website of the:
- Informationsstelle für Arzneispezialitäten (IFA) for the PPN
- GS1 Germany GmbH for the NTIN
Path to an “Exemption from Barcoding” in India
How do medicinal products subject to serialization manufactured in India obtain correct coding in accordance with the Delegated Regulation? Information on the procedure and contact persons can be found here.
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