Date: 04-Aug-2023Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Implementation of the Track and Trace system for export of Pharmaceuticals and drug consignments along with maintaining the Parent Child relationship in the levels of packaging and their movement in supply chain Extension of date of implementation regarding
This Public Notice extends the deadline for implementing the Track and Trace system for pharmaceutical exports, specifically concerning the maintenance of parent-child relationships in packaging levels and uploading this data to a central portal.
Key Changes
The implementation date for the Track and Trace system, related to maintaining parent-child relationships in drug packaging and uploading to the central portal, has been extended to February 1, 2024.
This extension applies to both SSI (Small Scale Industries) and non-SSI manufactured drugs.
The amendment is made to Para 2.76 (vi) and (vii) of Handbook of Procedure - 2023, which corresponds to the erstwhile Para 2.90A of Handbook of Procedure 2015-2020.
This notice is issued by the Director General of Foreign Trade, exercising powers under Paragraph 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, as amended.
Impact Analysis
Pharmaceutical Manufacturers (SSI and Non-SSI)
Action Item: Utilize the extended timeline to ensure full compliance with the Track and Trace requirements. Review and update internal systems and processes to meet the new deadline.
Exporting Companies
Action Item: Communicate the updated timeline to all relevant departments and stakeholders. Verify that systems are in place to meet the February 1, 2024 deadline.
Government Agencies (DGFT)
Action Item: Update relevant documentation and communication channels to reflect the new implementation date. Continue providing guidance and support to pharmaceutical manufacturers and exporters.
Key Entities Referenced
Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT): The authority issuing the public notice and responsible for amending the Handbook of Procedure.
Foreign Trade Policy 2023: The overarching policy under which the DGFT exercises its powers.
Handbook of Procedure 2023: The document being amended by this public notice, specifically Para 2.76 (vi) and (vii).
Handbook of Procedure 2015-2020: The previous version of the Handbook of Procedure, with reference to Para 2.90A.
SSI (Small Scale Industries): Small scale industries involved in manufacturing of drugs.
Public Notice No. 43/2015-20 dated 05.12.2017: Original notification regarding Track and Trace implementation.
Other Public Notices: Public Notice No. 52 / 2015-20 dated 05.01.2016, Public Notice No. 05/2015-20 dated 09.05.2018, Public Notice No. 43/2015- 2020 dated 01.11.2018, Public Notice No. 16/2015- 2020 dated 04.07.2019, Public Notice No. 66/2015-2020 dated 30.03.2020, Public Notice No. 16/2015-2020 dated 22.9.2020, Public Notice No. 46/2015-20 dated 30.03.2021, Public Notice No. 01/2015-2020 dated 04.01.2022 and Public Notice No. 3/2023 dated 03.04.2023
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
(Department of Commerce)
(DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE)
PUBLIC NOTICE
New Delhi, the 4th August, 2023
No. 26/2023
Subject: Implementation of the Track and Trace system for export of Pharmaceuticals and drug
consignments along with maintaining the Parent-Child relationship in the levels of packaging and
their movement in supply chain - Extension of date of implementation regarding.
F. No. 01/91/180/648/AM-09/EC/E-21052.—In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 2.04 of
the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, as amended from time to time, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby amends
Para 2.90A of Handbook of Procedure- 2015-20, as notified vide Public Notice No. 43/2015-20 dated 05.12,2017 read
with Public Notice No. 52 / 2015-20 dated 05.01.2016, Public Notice No. 05/2015-20 dated 09.05.2018, Public Notice
No. 43/2015- 2020 dated 01.11.2018, Public Notice No. 16/2015- 2020 dated 04.07.2019, Public Notice No. 66/2015-
2020 dated 30.03.2020, Public Notice No. 16/2015-2020 dated 22.9.2020, Public Notice No. 46/2015-20 dated
30.03.2021, Public Notice No. 01/2015-2020 dated 04.01.2022 and Public Notice No. 3/2023 dated 03.04.2023 on
laying down the procedure for implementation of the Track and Trace system for export consignments of drug
formulations.
2. In Para 2.76 (vi) and (vii) of Handbook of Procedure - 2023 (as amended erstwhile Para 2.90A of HBP 2015-2020),
the date for implementation of Track and Trace system for export of drug formulations with respect to maintaining the
Parent-Child relationship in packaging levels and its uploading on Central Portal is extended up to 01.02.2024for both
SSI and non SSI manufactured drugs.
3. Effect of this Public Notice:
The date for implementation of Track and Trace system for export of drug formulations with respect to maintaining
the Parent-Child relationship in packaging levels and its uploading on Central Portal has been extended up to
01.02.2024 for both SSI and non SSI manufactured drugs.
SANTOSH KUMAR SARANGI, Director General of Foreign Trade
& Ex-officio Addl. Secy.
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