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What Global Manufacturers Need to Know About 2026 UDI Enforcement
What Global Manufacturers Need to Know About 2026 UDI Enforcement

In 2026, medical device manufacturers face mandatory UDI enforcement across the European Union (EUDAMED), Australia (AusUDID), and Switzerland (Swissdamed). Regulators are shifting from system rollout to active compliance oversight, requiring continuous data maintenance, alignment between labeling and database records, and audit-ready transparency. Global manufacturers must implement centralized UDI governance and lifecycle management strategies to reduce regulatory risk and maintain market access.

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FDA Final Rule: Preparing for the Transition to a 12-Digit NDC
FDA Final Rule: Preparing for the Transition to a 12-Digit NDC

The FDA’s final rule standardizes National Drug Codes into a uniform 12-digit format beginning March 7, 2033. Pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors, and healthcare stakeholders must prepare systems, labeling, serialization, and supply chain integrations during the transition period through 2036 to ensure compliance and avoid disruption.

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