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Overview
The EPCIS 1.2 – SOM Destroy transaction is an XML-based message used to document the physical destruction of serialized pharmaceutical products. This transaction is compliant with GS1 EPCIS 1.2 standards and provides a secure, auditable record of product disposal to meet DSCSA, DEA, and internal quality control requirements.
With TraceLink’s OPUS Platform and B2N Integrate-Once™ architecture, the SOM Destroy transaction ensures that serialized units removed from the supply chain are accurately recorded as destroyed, supporting full traceability, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation.
Key Use Cases
- Document the destruction of serialized products flagged by internal investigations or otherwise no longer saleable.
- Ensure compliance with DSCSA, DEA, or SOP-based destruction protocols.
- Remove high-risk or non-saleable products from the traceable supply chain.
- Provide an auditable record of destruction for regulatory inspections.
- Synchronize destruction status across serialization, quality, and compliance systems.
- Prevent future verification or movement of destroyed EPCs.
Data Elements Included
An EPCIS 1.2 – SOM Destroy transaction includes:
- Event Type: ObjectEvent with a business step of “destruction”.
- EPCs (Electronic Product Codes): Serialized identifiers (SGTINs) of the destroyed units.
- Lot and Product Information: GTIN, lot number, expiration date.
- Event Time and Time Zone: When the destruction event occurred.
- Disposition: Status such as “destroyed” or “disposed”.
- Read Point and Business Location: Where the destruction physically took place.
- Reason Code: Explanation for destruction (e.g., “SOM_FLAGGED”, “EXPIRED”, “QA_FAILURE”).
- User or System Identifier (optional): Who authorized or executed the destruction.
- Digital Signature (optional): For regulatory-grade data integrity and non-repudiation.
- Audit Reference ID (optional): Internal reference for compliance tracking.
Benefits of EPCIS 1.2 – SOM Destroy
- Ensures full compliance with internal business SOPs, DSCSA / DEA regulation, and other requirements for product destruction.
- Provides secure, auditable proof that flagged serialized units have been removed from the supply chain.
- Prevents future movement or verification of destroyed EPCs.
- Improves visibility and control over high-risk or non-saleable inventory.
- Supports internal SOPs and quality management systems for product disposition.
How TraceLink Supports EPCIS 1.2 SOM Destroy
TraceLink’s OPUS Platform, powered by B2N Integrate-Once™, enables secure, compliant, and scalable destruction event reporting by:
- Integrating with serialization, ERP, and quality systems to trigger destruction workflows.
- Capturing EPCIS 1.2-compliant destruction events in real time.
- Distributing destruction records to internal systems and authorized trading partners.
- Providing dashboards and audit trails for destruction status, reasons, and inventory impact.
- Supporting secure data exchange with optional digital signatures for regulatory-grade compliance.
Explore More Serialization & Compliance Capabilities
- EPCIS Serialization: Record and share commissioning events at unit, case, or pallet level for regulatory compliance.
- SOM Receipt: Confirm serialized product receipt.
- DSCSA ASN: Send serialized shipment data to downstream partners.
- SOM Decommission: Deactivate units from the supply chain — typically a prerequisite to destruction.
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