Orchestration Integration & Transactions ## Breadcrumb 1. [Home](/) 2. [Orchestration Integration & Transactions](/orchestration-integration-transactions) # EPCIS 1.2 – SOM Destroy ![banner-image](https://www.tracelink.com/sites/default/files/2024-02/Digital%20Recalls.png) #### Table of contents ### 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**](/orchestration-integration-transactions/accelerate-digital-supply-chain-collboration-with-b2b-integration/epcis-12-serialization): Record and share commissioning events at unit, case, or pallet level for regulatory compliance. - [**SOM Receipt**](/orchestration-integration-transactions/accelerate-digital-supply-chain-collboration-with-b2b-integration/tl-xml-som-receipt): Confirm serialized product receipt. - [**DSCSA ASN**](/orchestration-integration-transactions/accelerate-digital-supply-chain-collboration-with-b2b-integration/epcis-12-dscsa-advance-ship-notice): Send serialized shipment data to downstream partners. - [**SOM Decommission**](/orchestration-integration-transactions/accelerate-digital-supply-chain-collboration-with-b2b-integration/epcis-12-som-decommission): Deactivate units from the supply chain — typically a prerequisite to destruction. [See All Serialization and EPCIS Capabilities](/orchestration-integration-transactions/accelerate-digital-supply-chain-collboration-with-b2b-integration) ### Need Help Implementing EPCIS 1.2? [**Contact us**](/contact-us) to learn how our OPUS Platform and B2N Integrate-Once™ model can help you automate serialized product destruction, ensure track and trace compliance, and maintain secure traceability across your pharmaceutical supply chain. #### Table of contents Contact us to learn more about B2B Integration. 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