Applied DNA Sciences says revenues leap, launches into track-and-trace
Brand protection specialist Advanced DNA Sciences has reported a surge in revenues in the quarter ending March 31, as it unveils a move into track-and-trace with the launch of a DNA-secured QR code.
Other News
California Board of Pharmacy weighs in on RxTEC proposal
California Board of Pharmacy calls for federal approach to medicine traceability equivalent to its ePedigree system in an open letter to Rep. Henry Waxman; also takes issue with rival RxTEC model.Pharmelp sampling project gets underway in Senegal
A project aimed at using a technique known as capillary electrophoresis as a low-cost tool to detect fake and substandard drugs has got underway in Senegal.Low-cost quality test for antimalarials developed
Researchers have developed a low-cost analytical technique for antimalarials based on fixed-dose artesunate and amodiaquine tablets, providing another weapon to fight counterfeiting of this critical medicine.Ghanaian study finds substandard, counterfeit pregnancy meds
A study in Ghana of the quality of uterotonic drugs used in pregnancy has found worrying variations in quality, including product with no active ingredient suspected of being counterfeit.UK regulator launches new counterfeit medicine strategy
The UK MHRA unveiled a new anti-counterfeiting strategy this week as it reflects on a successful five-year campaign against the trade in falsified drugs and medical devices.Pharmaceuticals stolen in $76m warehouse raid recovered
Enforcement officials in the USA have recovered all of the $76m-worth of medicines stolen in a raid on an Eli Lilly facility in 2010, making 11 arrests.
News in brief
AlpVision teams up with Nolato Medical to secure plastic packaging
Sproxil turns to IBM for software upgrades
Draft template for active substance importation issued by EC
SecurPharm traceability pilot can use GS1 codes
Pakistan quota delays 'raise risk of spurious medicines'
News from other industries
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Clothing & Accessories
Clothing sector besieged by counterfeiters
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Clothing & Accessories
$1m in fake clothing, other goods seized at Toronto flea market
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Cosmetics & Personal Care
Canadian police warn of hazardous fake cosmetics
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Food & Beverage
Minimum alcohol price in UK could lead to surge in fakes
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Clothing & Accessories
$4m of counterfeit Adidas sportswear seized in California
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Clothing & Accessories
Justice Department seizes counterfeit sportswear proceeds
Around the web
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Recent fakes prompt new regulatory/legislative reactions: Parenteral Drug Association
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Planning serialization for pharmaceutical manufacturers: Life Science Leader
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EU plans to block fake drugs spark industry row: Reuters
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The serial number handling in your WMS probably isn’t sufficient for pharma serialization: RxTrace
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The wrong way to stop fake drugs: NYTimes.com



