Implementation of bar coding on tertiary packing of consignments of pharmaceuticals and drugs for export with effect from 01.10.2011. - DGFT - 43 (RE-2010)/2009-14

Government of India Ministry of Commerce Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhavan, New Delhi. Policy Circular No. 43 (RE-2010)/2009-14 Dated the 25th October, 2011 To All Customs Authorities / All Regional Authorities / Members of Trade. Subject:- Implementation of bar coding on tertiary packing of consignments of pharmaceuticals and drugs for export with effect from 01.10.2011. As per Public Notice No. 59 (RE-2010)/2009-14 dated 30.06.2011, incorporation of barcodes (1 D) encoding unique product identification code (GTIN), Batch Number, Expiry Date and Unique Serial Number of the Tertiary pack (shipper/carton) on export consignments of pharmaceuticals and drugs has come into effect from 01.10.2011. 2. It is clarified that the above barcoding requirement is compulsory for pharmaceuticals and drugs manufactured on or after 01.10.2011. 3. This issues with the approval of Commerce Secretary. Sd/- (Hardeep Singh) Joint Director General of Foreign Trade Email: [email protected] (Issued from F.No 01/91/180/648/AM09/Export Cell)