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India moves to bolster global trust in medicines with real-time tracking
India is digitizing its drug regulatory framework by replacing manual ledgers with a QR-code-based tracking system and mandatory videography to eliminate corruption in sample testing.
5 min read17 Feb 2026Vaccines, antibiotics, and anti-cancer drugs may soon carry QR codes—here’s why
As part of the plan, the government has proposed making product-level traceability mandatory for four critical drug categories via QR codes. The aim is to secure the pharmaceutical supply chain and protect patients from counterfeit and substandard medicines.
3 min read19 Oct 2025From Braille to voiceover QR labels - drug regulator bats for inclusion
India's drug regulator plans to make QR codes with voice assistance mandatory on medicines to help visually impaired individuals. The proposal aims to enhance accessibility and safety by providing crucial medication details, addressing complaints about difficulties in identifying medicines.
2 min read10 Sep 2025In a first, FSSAI app lets diners flag food safety issues via QR code at outlets
A critical feature of the app is its efficient complaint routing system. When a complaint is lodged through the app, it will automatically be directed to the concerned jurisdictional authority of the specific food business. This automation ensures prompt redressal and significantly minimizes delays.
2 min read31 Jul 2025New insecticide labelling rules: QR codes, safety symbols mandatory; ban on non-compliant products
The Centre has introduced mandatory labelling rules for insecticides, requiring QR codes, safety symbols, and usage instructions. These rules aim to enhance traceability and safety as 2.75% of pesticide samples tested were substandard in FY24.
2 min read6 Jun 2025The 50-year-old technology that brands and retailers are trying to quit
Standardized barcodes that stores use to scan items at checkout made their debut in 1974. Now, the industry wants to replace them with QR codes.
4 min read20 Aug 2024UPI QR codes for transactions in CBDC soon: RBI
Customers in Mumbai will soon be able to use QR codes of the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) network for transactions using digital currency, according to the Reserve Bank of India's deputy governor. The move is expected to encourage more central bank digital currency (CBDC) transactions and promote interoperability. The deputy governor also called on banks to prepare for one million transactions a day using CBDC by the end of the year. The pilot for retail transactions using CBDC has already attracted over one million users and 262,000 merchants.
1 min read12 Jul 2023India moves to bolster global trust in medicines with real-time tracking
India is digitizing its drug regulatory framework by replacing manual ledgers with a QR-code-based tracking system and mandatory videography to eliminate corruption in sample testing.
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