PR82672

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Jan. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Systech (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=27030801&h=3503034443&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.systechone.com%2Fsolutions%2Fbrand-protection-anti-counterfeiting-anti-diversion%2F&a=Systech ),

the global technology leader in brand protection and digital product

authentication, announced today it has successfully upgraded serialization

lines for Takeda (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2703080-1&h=680257020&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.takeda.com%2Fen-us%2F&a=Takeda )

to meet new Russian serialization regulations. October 1, 2019 was the first

deadline for the pharma labeling system (cryptographic serialization and

tracing system) of the Russian Federation. Packages of drugs targeting

high-cost nosology group 7 products were required to be serialized according to

these Russia-specific technical guidelines. In accordance with the new Russian

regulations, it was mandatory that some of Takeda's serialization lines comply

by the October 1 deadline.

Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/461585/Systech_Logo.jpg

One key challenge around the Russian serialization regulations

(https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2703080-1&h=3135267045&u=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.systechone.com%2Fblog%2Frussia-the-deadlines-are-almost-upon-us-and-the-clock-keeps-ticking&a=Russian+serialization+regulations ) is the new medicinal products labeling requirements stipulating the use of

cryptographic coding. This dramatically changed the technical requirements for

the printing of identifiers and configuration of Takeda's serialization

information system. These changes also required a review of all packaging line

vision and printing equipment to ensure they could print and verify barcodes

with the new crypto code data matrix. This was achieved within a relatively

short period of time due to Takeda's strong focus on printer and vision

equipment standardization.

Takeda is a longstanding client and worked closely with Systech to upgrade its

serialization lines in order to meet the October 1 deadline. Takeda has a total

of 25 Systech serialization lines in five countries that are impacted by this

new regulation.

"This was an aggressive schedule for Systech to meet and we started working

with Takeda early in 2019 to assess needs for each line," said David DeJean,

senior vice president of product management and strategy at Systech. "We hit

many speed bumps along the way, but Takeda is now a clear frontrunner in

producing the first commercial crypto code batches and having them reported

throughout the complete supply chain to the Russian governmental database

(CRPT)."

"It's a testament to Systech's global reach and serialization (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2703080-1&h=2472670826&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.systechone.com%2Fproduct%2Fserialization-regulatory-compliance-uniseries%2F&a=serialization ) expertise to get such a large number of globally dispersed serialization

lines upgraded and in production within this period of time," commented Michael

Ritter, serialization and digital enabling lead at Takeda.

About Systech

Systech provides digital product authentication and traceability solutions to

combat counterfeiting, prevent diversion and meet regulatory compliance. Built

on decades of experience as the pioneer in pharmaceutical serialization, our

comprehensive brand protection suite delivers real-time insight, actionable

product data, digital connectivity and consumer engagement functionality needed

to fight supply chain threats. Global brands across industries rely on us to

keep their products authentic, safe and connected—from manufacturing to the

consumer's hands. Together we are revolutionizing brand protection! For more

information, visit https://www.systechone.com. 

Media Contact:

Jefferson Barr, VP Marketing

+1 609-235-8446

Jefferson.barr@systechone.com

SOURCE Systech International