Whether foreign pet medicines have QR code traceability depends on the regulatory requirements of specific countries and the company's own quality management measures. In China, veterinary products have fully implemented QR code identification anti-counterfeiting, and the connection with the central database is achieved by scanning the veterinary QR code on the packaging to ensure the traceability of the product. However, in foreign markets, although some countries and regions have gradually attached importance to the traceability and safety of products, not all countries require pet medicines to have a QR code traceability system.

Overview of foreign situation

EU:

The EU has strict regulations on the tracking of pharmaceutical products, including human and veterinary drugs. According to the EU Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD), human drugs need to be equipped with a unique identification code (UID) and other security features to prevent counterfeiting from 2019. However, this regulation is mainly for human drugs, and not all member states have extended this requirement to the field of veterinary drugs.

For veterinary drugs, the EU has implemented a strict approval and monitoring procedure to ensure that products sold on the market meet high standards of quality, safety and effectiveness. Despite this, QR code traceability is not universally applied to all veterinary products.

United States:

In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for regulating the safety and effectiveness of veterinary drugs. Although the FDA encourages pharmaceutical companies to adopt advanced technologies to improve the transparency and traceability of drugs, there is currently no uniform legal requirement that all veterinary drugs must include a QR code or other form of electronic tracking mechanism.

Some large pet medicine manufacturers in the United States may voluntarily add QR codes or other types of digital labels to their products so that consumers can obtain more information or verify authenticity.

Other countries and regions:

Other countries such as Australia and Canada may also have different policies and practices. For example, Australia's veterinary medicine management agency APVMA strictly reviews and supervises veterinary drugs, but the requirements for QR code traceability vary depending on the specific situation.

Industry Trends

With the development of globalization and the advancement of technology, more and more companies have begun to realize the importance of establishing an effective supply chain management and product traceability system. Therefore, even in the absence of mandatory regulations, some internationally renowned pet medicine manufacturers will choose to equip their products with QR codes or other forms of electronic tracking labels in order to enhance their brand image, protect consumer rights and respond to possible recalls.