Sharp Packaging Services, a provider of contract packaging and clinical supply-chain services, has purchased a range of serialization solutions from TraceLink Inc., which specializes in track-and-trace solutions for the life-sciences supply chain. TraceLink will be Sharp’s preferred serialization solution provider for Sharp’s commercial packaging and clinical services business in the US, UK, and Europe. TraceLink will help eliminate point-to-point integration complexities and reduce business risk in this area.

The move is in response to upcoming requirements under the US Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA). In November 2017, DSCSA regulations will require the serialization of all drug products and enhanced verification of product identity by pharmaceutical companies and their external partners.

Source: Sharp Packaging Services