Schedule H2: QR / barcode on top 300 brands
G.S.R. 823(E): Drugs Rules amendment inserting Schedule H2 (barcode or QR code on the top 300 drug formulation brands)
Summary
Manufacturers of the listed brands print or affix a barcode or QR code on the primary package label (or the secondary package where space is inadequate) with product identification, name, brand, manufacturer, batch, dates and licence number.
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Relevance by packaging component
| Component | Relevance | What it concerns |
|---|---|---|
| CartonOuter packaging / folding carton | D Direct | |
| LabelImmediate container label (bottle, tube, large vial, bag) | D Direct | |
| Blister / foilBlisters, strips, sachets, lidding foil | D Direct | |
| Small unitSmall immediate packaging: ampoule, small vial, cartridge, pen | – | |
| LeafletPackage leaflet / PIL, package insert, prescribing information, Medication Guide | – | |
| DeviceIntegral or co-packaged device and its instructions for use | – | |
| Shipper / caseTertiary packaging: shipping case, homogeneous case, pallet | – | |
| e-LabellingElectronic product information, QR / 2D-code linked content | – |
packart.dev summary, not a quotation of the source. Confirm requirements in the official text before regulatory use.