Countries / Americas
Argentina
Medicines, tobacco, alcohol
SystemANMAT medicines traceability
Code on the productUnique identification of each unit of listed medicines
AggregationDepends on the product list.
Next date
Nothing announced
First stepRegister your products and GTINs in the national system: ANMAT medicines traceability.
Overview
One of the first national systems: since December 2011 each unit of the listed medicines carries a unique code and is tracked from manufacturer or importer to the patient. The list of active ingredients has grown in several steps.
If you supply this market
- Register your products and GTINs in the national system: ANMAT medicines traceability.
- Print a unique serialised code on every saleable pack.
- Verify every code on the line; aggregate into cases and pallets where required.
- Report production and shipments to the national system.
Timeline
Already in force
- 15 Dec 2011Critical medicines (Disposición ANMAT 3683/2011)
- 2012–2015More active ingredients added
What the code looks like
GTIN + serial number on the medicine unit
- (01) 09506000134352
- GTIN
- (21) 000012345678
- Serial number, unique to this unit
Frequently asked questions
Is product marking mandatory in Argentina?
Yes, for medicines, tobacco or alcohol, depending on the product: ANMAT medicines traceability. Other consumer goods are not marked unit by unit.
What is already in force?
15 Dec 2011: Critical medicines (Disposición ANMAT 3683/2011); 2012–2015: More active ingredients added.
What code goes on the product?
Unique identification of each unit of listed medicines.
Is aggregation required?
Depends on the product list.
What changes next?
No announced changes found yet.
Where can I check the rules?
Start with ANMAT Disposición 3683/2011. All sources are listed at the end of this page.