Friday, January 24, 2014

INTERACTIVE MEETING WITH GS1 INDIA AT MUMBAI ON 6th FEB, 2014 FROM 1100 HRS TO 1300 HRS REVIEW OF THE STATUS OF MONO CARTON

Dear Sir / Madam,

We wish to inform our members that GS1 India is in the process of reviewing the status of Mono carton for implementation of Bar code system as per DGFT notification.

 As members may be aware, on the representation of Pharmexcil, Government of India, has notified the Mono cartons containing strips / vials / bottles   as Primary level packaging vide PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 31(RE-2013) / 2009 - 2014, Dated 17th October, 2013.

Many companies are seeking clarifications on the container to be considered as Mono carton and Government of India has directed GS1India to discuss with the Industry and submit report on this issue.

In view of the above, Pharmexcil is convening a meeting of the stake holders with GS1 India representative to discuss on the subject on 6th Feb, 2014, at The Orchid Hotel, Nehru Road, Vile Parle East, Adjacent to Domestic Airport, Mumbai - 400 099. Tel: + 91-22-26164040 from 1100 hrs to 1300 hrs.

Members are requested to participate in the meeting and get the necessary clarifications on implementation of trace and track system and also present their opinion on the status of Mono carton. The meeting is restricted to first 30 members on first cum first served basis. Members may send their issues / suggestions on the bar coding to Pharmexcil well in advance to ensure clarification from GS1.

 There will be no registration fees for attending this meeting. However, pre-registration is necessary. Please send the details of the participant and points/ suggestions for discussion tord@pharmexcil.com  with a copy marked to romumbai@pharmexcil.com.

With regards,

Raghuveer Kini
Executive Director