Thursday, November 10, 2011

USE OF STICKER LABLES FOR BARCODE- GS1INDIA CLARIFICATION

Subject :  Clarification on implementation DGFT Notification on Barcode as per GS1 guidelines for Secondary Level Packaging

Dear Sir

We would like to know  whether Sticker Labels of bar code (either 1D or 2D) are permitted  to paste/stick on the Secondary Level Packaging
(Inner Box/carton/bottle etc) Which has to  be implemented from 1st January 2012.

OR

Barcode 1D or 2D has to be printed directly on the Secondary Level Packaging (Inner Box/carton/bottle etc)
(i.e. Sticker Label of Barcode is not permitted on Secondary Level Packaging)


Your immediate reply on the above would be highly appreciated and useful.

Thanks

Export Manager
BDH Industries Limited
Dear Mr. Reddy,

At tertiary level , stickers can be pasted on the packs but at secondary level & primary level , as there are existing labeling and marking requirements from the  Regulator (DCGI) , so would  suggest you to please  check with DCGI office if stickering is allowed and it is in line with GMP.

As per GS1 standards both options online printing & stickering are OK as long as the data encoded in the barcode is conforming to GS1 standards.

Best Regards,

Gopal Valecha