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Choosing a coding printer primary packaging. This is partly governed by the need to meet forthcoming or potential legislation, such as the use of code scanners able to read the dosage information to confirm its accuracy. It also comes from manufacturers wishing to reinforce the efficiency of their supply chain by adding an extra level of on-pack data. Flexibility in application is also important and CIJ can provide a significant advantage through the range of inks available; for example, for those applications where printing directly onto drugs is required, food grade inks are ideal and can be used to code tablets, gelatin capsules and sugar coatings among others. Inks also play a part in combating counterfeiting through the use of sophisticated coding solutions such as ultraviolet (UV) readable inks. The code is only visible under UV light, making it ideal for anticounterfeiting or discreet codes. Conclusion Developments in coding and marking technologies are providing users with a broad range of options, as well as a selection of products tailored to specific operating environments. Finding a suitable machine is, on paper, easy enough, but in practice asking the right questions will minimize headaches later on. Given the complexity in today’s world when it comes to coding and marking, there is no better question to ask than “how can I keep it simple?” PT Simon Powell is Marketing Manger of Linx Printing Technologies (UK). www.linxglobal.com Stay more alert with PTE weekly Pharmaceutical Technology Europe (PTE) magazine is now publishing a weekly e-Alert providing a variety of editorial from the Pharmaceutical, Specialty Chemical, Biopharmaceutical and Contract Service/Outsourcing industries. E-Alerts will include Industry news Trends/forecasts Regulatory Affairs Key industry movers Financial results/Mergers & Acquisitions Industry events Opinion polls and surveys Recruitment opportunities Corporate news Join the 24,394 users who already receive the e-Alert by subscribing FREE now at www.ptemag.com and click on sign up: weekly e-Alerts now! www.ptemagazine.com 23 http://www.linxglobal.com http://www.ptemag.com http://www.ptemag.com http://www.ptemagazine.com

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Pharmaceutical Technologist - September/October 2008 Contents Industry Highlights Morpheus Market Watch Smoke and Mirrors Reducing Data Burdens Keeping it Simple Bringing Pharma Up to Date

Pharmaceutical Technologist - September/October 2008

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