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Russia Serialization Update: Chestny ZNAK Beer and Dietary Supplements Pilots Ending This Summer

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We’re always keeping an eye on Russia’s National Track and Trace Digital System, known as Chestny ZNAK. Right now, there are two things to keep on your radar for 2022: the pilots for Chestny ZNAK beer and dietary supplements, both of which are scheduled to wrap up in August. Here’s a quick recap.

The Chestny ZNAK beer and dietary supplements pilots

Russia’s Ministry of Industry and Trade announced the Chestny ZNAK beer pilot in October 2020. It began on April 1, 2021, and was originally scheduled to end on February 28, 2022 — a little more than two weeks from the time we’re writing this. The pilot, or “experiment” as these test runs are called in Russia, also involves “beer-based beverages.”  It’s testing labeling for beer, beer drinks, and low-alcohol drinks that are not required to be labeled with federal special and excise stamps.

The pilot for dietary supplements began on May 1, 2021, and was originally scheduled to end on March 1, 2022. The Center for Research in Perspective Technologies (CRPT), which operates Chestny ZNAK, has not said much more than this. One thing to note, though, is that Chestny ZNAK has also referred to this product category as “biologically active food additives.”

At present, the Chestny ZNAK beer and dietary supplement pilots are slated to end on August 21, about five-and-a-half months from now. If you want to sell these products in the lucrative Russian market, you need to start thinking about compliance. If the CRPT follows its established protocol, there will be pilot reports and evaluations, then the regulations will go into full effect.

It’s worth noting here that two other pilots have ended, but the CRPT hasn’t issued further guidance and they are still shown as “experiments” on the Chestny ZNAK website:

    • Bicycles: A seven-month pilot ended on May 31, 2020.
    • Wheelchairs: A pilot for hand-powered wheelchairs ran from September 1, 2019, to December 1, 2020. Another pilot for wheelchairs with an electric engine or other mechanical means for locomotion ran from December 1, 2020, to June 1, 2021.

Chestny ZNAK beer and dietary supplements requirements

We got into the details of the Chestny ZNAK beer and dietary supplements pilots when they were announced in early 2021. Take a look at those articles for in-depth information, including the specific products that are being tested and that will, we assume, be regulated alongside all the other industries: bicycles, bottled drinking water, dairy, footwear, fur, light industry, medications, perfumes, photo cameras and flash bulbs, tires, tobacco, and wheelchairs.

Serialization, aggregation, unit- and batch-level traceability, crypto codes, and electronic reporting and records management are the hallmarks of Chestny ZNAK. Beer and dietary supplements, like products in other categories, must be labeled with a 2D DataMatrix code encoded with the following:

    • A 14-digit Global Trade Item Number (GTIN)
    • A 13-digit serial number generated by the CRPT or the economic agent
    • A 4-digit verification key from the CRPT
    • A 44-digit verification code (i.e., crypto code) from the CRPT

Final thoughts

The Chestny ZNAK beer and dietary supplements pilots are part of Russia’s ongoing effort to serialize its entire supply chain by 2024. And as our General Director of Operations in Russia Victoria Kozlova noted in World Pharma Today, the system was designed “to guarantee the authenticity and declared quality of goods being purchased by customers.”

rfxcel has been prepared for these regulations since 2018, and we’ve established ourselves as the leader in Chestny ZNAK compliance. For example:

So, if you’re looking to do business in Russia — or even if you’re already working with another provider — contact us today. Also download our Chestny ZNAK white paper and read some of our other articles about the regulations:

 

 

 

 

 

Russia Serialization Pilot to Combat Counterfeit Beer Set to Begin This Spring

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Last October, Russia’s Ministry of Industry and Trade announced a supply chain pilot project to label beer and beer-based mixed drinks. Set to run from April 1, 2021, to February 28, 2022, its goal is to prevent counterfeit beer from entering the market and to protect consumers.

The pilot is part of Russia’s ongoing effort to serialize its entire supply chain. The country’s National Track and Trace Digital System, known as Chestny ZNAK and operated by the Center for Research in Perspective Technologies (CRPT), monitors the supply chains of more than a dozen industries, from pharmaceuticals and footwear to tires and tobacco.

Let’s take a look at the problem of counterfeit beer in Russia and globally, and what the pilot hopes to achieve.

The struggle with counterfeit beer and other alcohol

Counterfeit beer — and counterfeit wine, spirits, and other alcoholic drinks — is a global problem with a hefty monetary cost. For instance, it’s estimated that fake wine and spirts cost the global industry more than $3 billion a year in the EU alone. The illegal trade also decreases sales of legitimate products and has led to losses of industry jobs. For more insight into the problem, check out our two-part blog series about track and trace in the wine industry.

There’s also a human cost. Counterfeit alcohol can contain toxic “ingredients” such as jet fuel, embalming fluid, and methanol. The danger is great enough that governments and industry associations have issued guidance to help consumers spot fakes and stay safe. Last year, for example, the Wine & Spirts Wholesalers of America advised travelers to remember the “4 Ps” — place, product, price, and packaging — when purchasing any kind of alcohol.

Though the problem is global, it’s particularly acute in Russia. In 2014, Russia’s Federal Service for Alcohol Market Regulation said half of beer and beer-based beverages sold in the country were fake. (Beer wasn’t even classified as an alcoholic drink in Russia until 2011. Before then-President Dmitry Medvedev signed the bill making that distinction, anything containing less than 10 percent alcohol was considered a foodstuff.)

Today, the Ministry of Industry and Trade estimates that counterfeit beer accounts for 5–12 percent of the country’s $8.8 billion market, resulting in approximately $1 billion in lost tax revenue. The ministry also estimates that labeling beer and monitoring it via Chestny ZNAK will increase revenue for legal producers by as much as $4 billion. And, of course, mandatory labeling will help ensure counterfeit beer, including potentially harmful knock-offs, never reaches consumers.

Details of Russia’s beer labeling pilot

The Russian government is aware of its counterfeit beer problem. Talking about the pilot after it was announced last October, Minister of Trade and Industry Denis Manturov said, “We think it is important to start with labeling in the alcohol segment in order to protect consumers. This is important as this sector is particularly vulnerable to illegal goods and counterfeiting.”

The CRPT, industry representatives, regulators, retailers, and other stakeholders have been discussing parameters, technical features, and timing. As we noted above, the pilot will last 11 months (April 2021–February 2022). Progress reports are due to the government on October 29 of this year and February 14 next year, and a final decision about when mandatory labeling will begin will be made after a full review of the pilot.

Any company can volunteer to participate; however, it seems the organizers prefer companies that use several packaging form factors and have more than one product line. If you want to participate, you must send a letter of consent on company letterhead to the Beer and Beer Drinks Commodity Group. Visit the Chestny ZNAK website for details or, better yet, contact us directly. We’re an official partner of the CRPT, and our ever-growing team in Moscow is always ready to help.

What products will be labeled?

The pilot will test labeling for beer, beer drinks, and low-alcohol drinks that are not required to be labeled with federal special and excise stamps.

What do manufacturers have to do?

The CRPT will assign a dedicated project manager, technical manager, and business process specialist to every manufacturer in the pilot. These people will work at the manufacturer’s facilities and oversee pilot operations.

Manufacturers’ representatives are expected to attend working group meetings to discuss progress and make recommendations for the regulatory framework, which will be finalized after the pilot is over. Manufacturers are also expected to:

  • Understand the business processes required for digital labeling
  • Choose a technology partner to supply and install labeling and integration systems
  • Determine how to apply the marking codes
  • Determine what technical solution is most suitable for their production line(s)
  • Arrange delivery and perform commissioning/start-up of labeling equipment
  • Integrate the equipment with the Automated Control Systems of the Enterprise and Technological Process (ACSTP)
  • Adapt their inventory systems to work with labeled goods
  • Adapt their business processes to new requirements for digital marking
  • Train key personnel to work with digital marking
  • Ensure their suppliers are sufficiently prepared to work with digital marking

As with the other product categories regulated in Chestny ZNAK, manufacturers must follow a few core steps for labeling and track and trace processes. First, they must register an account with Chestny ZNAK. Next, they must describe their products in Russia’s catalog of marked goods, which is managed by the Government Information System for Marking (GIS MT). Last, they have to order unique codes for each item (or, in some cases, for a group of goods), and put a Data Matrix code on each package, after which the goods may be to put into circulation and transferred for sale to wholesale or retail networks.

What do retailers have to do?

Retailers must scan the Data Matrix codes when they accept goods. This sends the product information to Chestny ZNAK and notifies the system that the products have arrived at the retail location.

When a consumer purchases a product, the cashier scans the code on the packaging using a scanner connected to a point-of-sale cash register. The data is synchronized with the information in the catalog of marked goods and the item is officially removed from circulation. If the data doesn’t match, the product is counterfeit or otherwise illegitimate and cannot be sold.

Final thoughts

Russia wants to complete the transformation of its supply chain by 2024, a scant three years from now. What we’ve talked about today — fighting counterfeit beer and protecting consumers — follows the ultimate goal of Chestny ZNAK, which the government says is “to guarantee the authenticity and declared quality of goods being purchased by customers.”

rfxcel has been prepared for the Russian regulations since 2018, and we’ve established ourselves as the leader in Russian supply chain compliance. Chestny ZNAK compliance is embedded in our Compliance Management and Serialization Processing solutions, which are part of our award-winning rfxcel Traceability System.

We’re also an official software and integration partner of the CRPT, and one of only a few providers with in-country implementations. Our systems use Russian language, currency, and processes, and our customers include major global consumer goods and pharmaceutical companies.

And our qualifications go on and on. Connect with one of our supply chain experts today. If you’re looking to do business in Russia — or even if you’re already working with another provider — you should talk to us.

rfxcel Continues Winning Streak in Russian Serialization, Track and Trace

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Once again, Russia’s Center for Research in Perspective Technologies (CRPT) has named rfxcel an official partner, this time for software and integration for dairy, bottled water, footwear, wheelchairs, tires, perfumes, bicycles, and light industry. We’re pretty excited about this. We had already been named an official software, integration, and tested solutions partner for medications. Our team in Moscow has worked hard to make us the leader in Russian serialization and track and trace for all industries; you should contact them if you have any questions about doing business in Russia.

The CRPT is a public-private partnership that manages Russia’s National Track and Trace Digital System, known as Chestny ZNAK. Our rfxcel Traceability System (rTS) works seamlessly with the system, including a Russian-language user interface that makes integration and startup much quicker.

Let’s take a quick look at what’s going on with the dairy and bottled water industries in Russia, and why we’re leading in Russian serialization and track and trace.

The CRPT and Russian Serialization/ChestnyZNAK “Experiments”

The CRPT follows best practices by conducting “experiments” — what we would call pilots — for products before the officially enter the ChestnyZNAK system. The pilot for dairy ran from July 15, 2019, to February 29, 2020; for bottled water, the pilot began April 1, 2030, and is scheduled to end March 1, 2021.

A pilot for bicycles wrapped at the end of May 2020, and a current one for wheelchairs is  expected to end June 1, 2021. Pilots for children’s goods (e.g., baby food, clothing, toys, and games) and medical devices will apparently be announced soon.

Requirements for Dairy and Bottled Water

Russia’s supply chain regulations are notoriously strict. This is one reason being named an official CRPT partner is a feather in our cap: We’ve demonstrated that our solutions, particularly our signature rfxcel Traceability System (rTS) and Compliance Management (rCM), can meet the requirements and ensure companies stay compliant.

We’re currently working on some other materials about the regulations for dairy and bottled water (and tires and other products), so check back soon to see those. In the meantime, however, here’s some basic information to tide you over.

Dairy

All products must be labeled with a DataMatrix code. The code must contain the following:

  • The goods code (14 numerical digits)
  • An individual serial number (13 digits) generated by the CRPT or a company’s economic agent
  • A verification key provided by the CRPT (4 digits)

According to the language in the regulations, companies may include an expiration date (6 characters for non-perishables, 10 for perishables), but that is not mandatory.

Product packaging mush have a 15×15 mm space for the codes. If a product has a cap, such milk in a PET bottle, the material and surface texture must be able to accommodate printing (e.g., ink or laser).

Bottled water

The regulations recognize six categories of bottled water. In addition to three unexplained “other” categories, these include:

  • Waters, including natural or artificial mineral, carbonated, free from sugar or other sweetening or flavoring substances. (The regulations also mention “ice and snow” under this category.)
  • Mineral and carbonated waters, including natural mineral waters:
  • Non-carbonated waters

The DataMatrix code must contain the same information as the codes for dairy. And like dairy, companies have the option to include other information, such as an expiration date or a minimum retail price.

Final thoughts

Our success with the CRPT is due to a lot of hard work and our commitment to designing the best solutions for Russian serialization, track and trace, aggregation, and compliance.

When Chestny ZNAK was enacted into law on December 29, 2017, we began honing our operations in Russia. About this time last year, we reported that we had doubled the size of our team in Russia; since then, it’s tripled in size. We’re one of very few supply chain solution providers with active implementations in Russia, and we’re working with more and more companies as our reputation grows.

Our continued success with the CRPT, ChestnyZNAK, and Russian serialization boils down to the quality of our solutions and the knowledge and skill of our people, who have expertise in key areas of supply chain management and technology. They all speak Russian, of course, and they know the regulations inside and out. They understand how to meet our customers’ needs while ensuring they’re fully compliant with Russian serialization, aggregation, and supply chain compliance requirements.

Contact us today learn more about how rfxcel can help you with Russian serialization and the ChestnyZNAK regulations. And be sure to ask about our other track and trace and compliance solutions. Sure, we’re the leader in Russian serialization, aggregation, track and trace, and supply chain compliance solutions, but we can optimize any supply chain anywhere in the world. Ask us how!

rfxcel Takes Big Step as Leader in Russian Aggregation, Serialization & Supply Chain Compliance

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If you follow our blog or have seen our articles in industry journals, you know rfxcel is the leader in Russian aggregation, serialization, and supply chain compliance. Now we’ve taken another big step to cement our status: We’ve been named an official integration, software, and tested solution partner with Russia’s Center for Research in Perspective Technologies (CRPT).

This is big news for us, so let’s summarize how we got here and what it means.

The CRPT and Russian aggregation, serialization, and supply chain compliance

The CRPT is a public-private partnership that manages Russia’s National Track and Trace Digital System, known as Chestny ZNAK. To achieve integration, software, and test partner status, we had to show the CRPT that our supply chain software could fully manage and execute all aspects of Chestny ZNAK’s notoriously stringent compliance reporting processes. For example, here are some the requirements for pharma:

    • A 2D barcode must be placed on all units; it must include a GTIN, serial number, a verification key, and a crypto code.
    • All medications must be serialized, including over-the-counter medications.
    • Different requirements for aggregations and batches.
    • Supply chain members must report every change to individual batches.
    • Foreign manufacturers may have to report up to 36 compliance events.

So, our Moscow-based team in Russia had a lot to prove when it met with a CRPT approval board in March. They presented a comprehensive demonstration of our signature full-stack solution, rfxcel Traceability System. They also answered technical questions and share examples of compliance reports.

After an internal evaluation, CRPT notified use that it had validated our solution and designated us as an official integration, software, and tested solution partner on its website. We look forward to working with companies in the pharma, food and beverage, consumer goods, and government industries to help the with Russian aggregation, serialization, and supply chain compliance.

Final thoughts

Our success with the CRPT was due to a lot of hard work and commitment to the Russian market. When Chestny ZNAK became law on December 29, 2017, we began honing our operations in Russia. In August 2019, we reported that we had doubled the size of our team in Russia; since then, we’ve tripled in size. As our CEO Glenn Abood said, “Today, we’re one of a very few supply chain solution providers with active implementations in the country, and we’re working with more and more companies as our reputation for ironclad compliance and supply chain management grows.”

Of course, we’re thrilled about our progress in Russia. It all boils down to the quality of our solutions and the knowledge and skill of our people, who have expertise in key areas of supply chain management and technology. They all speak the Russian, of course, and they know the regulations inside and out. They understand how to meet our customers’ needs while ensuring they’re fully compliant with Russian aggregation, serialization, and supply chain compliance requirements.

Contact us today learn more about how rfxcel can help you with Russian regulations. And be sure to ask about our other track and trace and compliance solutions. Sure, we’re the leader in Russian aggregation, serialization, and supply chain compliance solutions, but we can optimize any supply chain anywhere in the world. Ask us how!

Quick News: Russia Changes 2020 Serialization Deadlines for Footwear

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Leap Year brought significant change to the timetable for footwear serialization in Russia. Announced February 29, Government Resolution No. 860 gave companies a few extra months to comply with the regulations: Key deadlines were pushed back from March 1 to  July 1.

Here’s what happens with footwear serialization on July 1

Starting on July 1:

  • Production and import of unlabeled shoes is prohibited.
  • Wholesale and retail sale of unlabeled footwear is prohibited.
  • Transfer of information about production, importation, and wholesale and retail sales to Russia’s National Track and Trace Digital System (Chestny ZNAK) becomes mandatory.

We discussed Russia’s labeling requirements for footwear in a previous blog post. Read it here.

Two other changes in 2020

Resolution No. 860 also stipulated changes to deadlines concerning unlabeled footwear:

  • Unlabeled footwear purchased before July 1 may be imported until August 1. (The original dates were March 1 and April 1, respectively.)
  •  Companies may label shoes made or acquired before July 1 until September 1, but only if they can document the date of manufacture or purchase. (The original dates were July 1 and September 1, respectively.)

And that’s that. Short and sweet — but significant in that companies who were not prepared have gained some much-needed time to ensure they’re in compliance.

Why you should choose rfxcel for Russian compliance, no matter what industry you’re in

rfxcel is the undisputed leader in Russia compliance. We’ve prepared for Chestny ZNAK since 2018. We’re one of the few providers with active implementations in the country. We’ve tripled our workforce in Russia over the last year. Our team in Moscow provides our clients, which include major global consumer goods and pharmaceutical companies, the quickest time to market while fully automating their compliance reporting.

No matter how far along you are in your preparations to meet Chestny ZNAK requirements, we are who you need to talk to — even if you’re already working with another provider. Our powerful software ensures companies in any industry will remain compliant with Russia’s complex regulations while mastering their supply chains with end-to-end traceability and rich, actionable data mined right down to the unit level.

Email us today at russia@rfxcel.com to schedule a conversation with one of our supply chain experts in Moscow. We think you’ll be impressed when you learn more about our capabilities in Russia.

And be sure to read “Russia 2020: A Guide to Consumer Goods Supply Chain Compliance,” an easy-to-understand white paper that explains the fundamentals of the Russian legislation and puts it all in context.

Is It Time to Change Your Supply Chain Solution Provider?

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Is your supply chain solution provider dropping the ball? Is it doing everything it can to help you meet global compliance like EU FMD, U.S. DSCSA, and Russia Chestny ZNAK? What about serialization, traceability, environmental monitoring, safety, data analytics, and your other key needs?

If you operate a pharma supply chain in the EU, Russia, the United States — anywhere — think about this:

An effective supply chain is like an effective athlete. It’s fast. It works toward goals. It always plays by the rules. It uses data to innovate and improve performance. It communicates with its team members. It focuses on excellence 24/7. It wins the game.

But to optimize its potential, it needs an effective coach. That coach is your solution provider, and rfxcel wants you to know that we have a 17-year track record of serialization, traceability, and supply chain excellence in the pharma industry. So, if you’re thinking it’s time for a change because your current solution provider isn’t getting you the wins you want, we want you to take a look at us.

Here’s why.

You’ll be fast and work toward goals

When you work with rfxcel, you’re fast right out of the gate and focused on your business goals. Our preconfigured and pre-validated solutions simplify the implementation process, meaning you’ll have a fully validated production solution in under 30 days. We listen to what your goals are and configure your solutions based on your guidance. You review and approve the implementation. Plus, our solutions are available in a variety of languages, which speeds implementation and boosts ease of use because people can work in their native language.

You’ll always “play by the rules” — you’ll always be compliant

rfxcel has the most comprehensive compliance reporting solution for your regulatory requirements. With us, you never have to worry if you’re compliant, no matter where you’re doing business. To illustrate, consider what we do for our pharmaceutical clients:

  • We deliver iron-clad global compliance: EU Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD); U.S. Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA); Russia’s National Track and Trace Digital System (Chestny ZNAK); India Drugs Authentication and Verification Application (DAVA); plus all regulations in China, South Korea, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and more.
  • We’ve sponsored pilots with U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA)
  • We’ve processed more than 3 billion transactions and serial numbers.
  • The Top 6 pharma manufacturers in India have selected us as their solution provider.

A little more about Russia Chestny ZNAK

rfxcel is the leader in Russian compliance. We’ve been prepared for the country’s strict regulations since 2018, a year before they began rolling out. We’re one of few providers with in-country implementations. Over the last year, we tripled our workforce in Russia. That Moscow-based team provides our customers, which include major global consumer goods and pharmaceutical companies, the quickest time to market while fully automating their compliance reporting and assuring ongoing compliance. So, if you want to do business in Russia, rfxcel is your best choice for total supply chain compliance, optimization, and support.

You’ll use data to improve performance and innovate

Our full-stack rfxcel Traceability System software platform is one solution for your entire supply chain, enabling comprehensive serialization capabilities, true end-to-end traceability, compliance reporting, Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled environmental monitoring, and analytics from anywhere in the world. It can comprise up to eight discrete solutions that work in concert to harmonize, optimize, automate, and monitor virtually every aspect of your operations.

In other words, you will have around-the-clock access to rich, actionable data about everything in your supply chain, right down to the unit level. This is data you can use to improve performance, innovate your operations, and engage with consumers. Furthermore, our solutions support all industry and customized data formats, and we offer secured connections to exchange and manage/transform data.

You’ll connect and integrate with all your trading partners

With rfxcel, you’ll never be out of touch with your trading partners, no matter where they’re located. Thousands of companies are already connected to our network, which means almost instantaneous integration and communication across common trading partners. Our systems enable secure connections to exchange information, so your communications are always safeguarded. Most important, we have more than 70 data verifications that prevent bad data from entering your system. No garbage in means no garbage out.

You’ll get rfxcel’s world-class service and 24/7 support

Our industry-leading service doesn’t end after you’ve signed your contract and your system is implemented. Customer satisfaction is our No. 1 priority. We want you to be happy with our service, support, and products at all times.

Final thoughts

rfxcel is the coach you need to achieve peak supply chain performance. If your solution provider isn’t operating at this level, it’s probably time to think about switching teams. We deliver from one end of your supply chain to the other, whether it’s laboratory to patient, farm to table, or factory to retailer to point of purchase. We will help you meet compliance requirements and make your partners and customers happy. If your current provider isn’t delivering what you need, you need to contact us today.

How Asian Pharma Companies Can Comply with Russia’s New Serialization Requirements

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Pharmaceutical companies in India, China, and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) countries are already complying with serialization and traceability laws that mandate serialization and traceability. Most notable are the U.S. Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) and the EU’s Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD).

Soon, however, Asian companies that want to do business in Russia will have to comply with that country’s new serialization requirements, which will be the most comprehensive in the world. The complex regulations go into effect on January 1, 2020, so companies that have not begun preparing need to start now.

To be compliant by the deadline, Asian pharma companies must do three things: assemble a dedicated project team, design and conduct a pilot phase, and find a trustworthy technology partner to help navigate the process.

Assemble a Dedicated Team

The road to compliance can be demanding, so it’s essential to have a dedicated team in place to maintain momentum and keep your plans on track.

Your team should be led by a project manager who is well-versed in the Russian regulatory landscape. They should also be skilled in appointing and managing a team that understands the importance of serialization. Your project team must have a comprehensive understanding of drug supply chains, including where ownership is passed from one party to another.

You must also have a clear vision of your IT landscape and data flow, and assign team members to be responsible for these facets of the process.

Design and Conduct a Pilot Phase

Conducting a pilot is crucial to make sure formal implementation goes smoothly. A pilot can uncover potential setbacks and provides a chance to discuss the functional requirements of being compliant. Importantly, Asian companies must ensure they have all the necessary equipment for labeling. For example, look at the needs for Data Matrix Codes and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) labels, and assess if you’ll need an Electronic Document Management System (EDMS).

To launch a pilot phase properly, it’s also vital to have the right scanning equipment, cash software, and accounting systems, as well as a sophisticated IT solution. You should review what type of cash register and related software you’re using and verify how — and if — it will work with Russia’s new marking requirements.

Find the Right Technology Partner

When deciding on a technology partner to help meet regulation deadlines, be sure to choose one that has your best interests in mind. They must also be willing to work collaboratively to ensure flexibility to meet the final details of the Russia regulations, which have yet to be announced.

Your partner should be an experienced service provider that can adhere to tight timeframes, keep you in the loop about changing global regulations, and work with you to customize solutions that adapt to changes in the industry. Proactive, two-way communication is also a priority, and technical jargon should be kept to a minimum. It’s also important that your technology partner is committed to cybersecurity and data management, as you will be sharing large amounts of data.

Some Asian pharma companies may think it will be difficult to be ready for Russia’s serialization requirements (or any new pharma regulations). However, it’s a worthwhile investment in time and resources.

Russia’s pharmaceutical market is expected to reach $38 billion by 2021. Not complying with the new regulations would be disastrous for any Asian company’s bottom line, as they would be denied access to this lucrative market.

If you haven’t begun, there’s still time to be ready by January 2020. But you need to act now. Start by building your team, planning a pilot, and finding your technology partner. rfxcel can help you take the first critical steps. We have an experienced team in Russia, so contact us today to get started!

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