[3] Good distribution practice (GDP) is a quality warranty system, which includes requirements for purchase, receiving, storage and export of drugs intended for human consumption.
[citation needed] The drugs listed are recorded in real time in a central database managed by the National Administration of Drugs, Foods, Medical Devices of Argentina (ANMAT), Regulation 3683, which uses Global Location Numbers (GLNs) to identify the various actors in the supply chain.
[4] The 2009 Brazilian Federal Law 11.903 and subsequent regulations of the National Agency for Sanitary Surveillance in Brazil (ANVISA) require that a 2D data matrix code be put on all secondary packaging.
In addition to legislative reforms, China has increased enforcement efforts at the provincial and local levels.
In 2013, the Chinese government coordinated joint special enforcement campaigns targeting counterfeit drugs.
[8] By November 27th 2023, full electronic track & trace capability will be required for all partners in the supply chain.