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[Resource Center](/resources/resource-center) # Getting Started: EU FMD Guide to Pharma Serialization ![banner-image](https://www.tracelink.com/sites/default/files/_global-asset/images/insights/eu-fmd-infographic_for-resources.png) - [Download PDF](/node/16156/pdf) - [Share](#) - [ LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.tracelink.com/resources/resource-center/getting-started-eu-fmd-guide-to-pharma-serialization&title=Getting Started: EU FMD Guide to Pharma Serialization&summary=Get started with understanding EU FMD regulations and the serialization challenges ahead, with this introductory infographic guide.&source=TraceLink "LinkedIn") - [ Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://www.tracelink.com/resources/resource-center/getting-started-eu-fmd-guide-to-pharma-serialization&t=Getting Started: EU FMD Guide to Pharma Serialization "Facebook") - [ Mail ](mailto:?subject=Getting Started: EU FMD Guide to Pharma Serialization+|+TraceLink&body=https://www.tracelink.com/resources/resource-center/getting-started-eu-fmd-guide-to-pharma-serialization "Mail") - [ Twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Getting Started: EU FMD Guide to Pharma Serialization https://www.tracelink.com/resources/resource-center/getting-started-eu-fmd-guide-to-pharma-serialization&via=TraceLink "Twitter") #### Table of contents ![EU FMD compliance Infographic](/sites/default/files/_global-asset/images/insights/eu_fmd_infographic_horizontal_tablet.png) If your company is part of the pharmaceutical supply chain in Europe, preparing for the EU Falsified Medicines Directive should now be a priority. The regulation presents considerable challenges and responsibilities—serialization, government reporting, verification—so understanding the requirements and knowing how to prepare for the February 2019 deadline is a must. Our latest infographic can get you started on the road to EU FMD compliance. It covers the regulations' essential facts, including which nations are affected—and which have a compliance grace period—what each supply chain company must do to comply, and other vital details about: - Which products can be grandfathered. - The 2D DataMatrix code format. - The specific data that must be uploaded and maintained. [Get Infographic](/sites/default/files/_global-asset/pdf/infographic-eu-falsified-medicines-directive-getting-started.pdf) [Infographic](/category/infographic)[European Union Falsified Medicines Directive](/category/european-union-falsified-medicines-directive)[Global Track & Trace](/category/global-compliance)[Regulatory/Compliance](/category/regulatory-compliance)[European Union](/region-type/european-union) #### Table of contents Subscribe to Agile Supply Chain Insights Subscribe to stay informed with the latest patient-centric agile supply chain thought leadership content. ##### More Serialization and Compliance Resources [ ![checkmark-pixel-tracelink.png](https://www.tracelink.com/sites/default/files/styles/resize_image_style_640_480/public/_global-asset/images/insights/checkmark-pixel-tracelink.png.webp?itok=BT62mZoj) ](/resources/resource-center/can-you-afford-a-manual-approach-to-eu-fmd-compliance) ##### Can You Afford a Manual Approach to EU FMD Compliance? Manual data upload through the EMVO portal is simple in concept, but preparing and maintaining that data can be a challenge for smaller companies. [View More](/resources/resource-center/can-you-afford-a-manual-approach-to-eu-fmd-compliance) [ ![eu_pharmacyinfographic_tablet.png](https://www.tracelink.com/sites/default/files/styles/resize_image_style_640_480/public/_global-asset/images/insights/eu_pharmacyinfographic_tablet.png.webp?itok=D5fGPej_) ](/resources/resource-center/the-impact-of-eu-fmd-on-pharmacy-workflow-and-stock-management) ##### The Impact of EU FMD on Pharmacy Workflow and Stock Management View an infographic on how EU FMD changes hospital and pharmacy workflows. [View More](/resources/resource-center/the-impact-of-eu-fmd-on-pharmacy-workflow-and-stock-management) [ ![eu-highway-600x338.jpg](https://www.tracelink.com/sites/default/files/styles/resize_image_style_640_480/public/_global-asset/images/insights/eu-highway-600x338.jpg.webp?itok=urSkoRlH) ](/resources/resource-center/what-are-the-3-major-requirements-of-eu-fmd) ##### What Are the 3 Major Requirements of EU FMD? The EU Falsified Medicines Directive contains requirements for safety features and verification that details how companies must establish serialization and reporting. [View More](/resources/resource-center/what-are-the-3-major-requirements-of-eu-fmd) [ ![for-resources.jpg](https://www.tracelink.com/sites/default/files/styles/resize_image_style_640_480/public/_global-asset/images/insights/for-resources.jpg.webp?itok=1cK4wgX2) ](/resources/resource-center/eu-fmd-express-the-perfect-partner-for-virtual-pharma) ##### EU FMD Express: The Perfect Partner for Virtual Pharma Discover why this small French pharma company chose TraceLink for a cost-effective compliance solution. [View More](/resources/resource-center/eu-fmd-express-the-perfect-partner-for-virtual-pharma) [ ![mark-lai-3.png](https://www.tracelink.com/sites/default/files/styles/resize_image_style_640_480/public/_global-asset/images/insights/mark-lai-3.png.webp?itok=pjF2ftQD) ](/resources/resource-center/savior-lifetec-serializationready-on-tracelinks-network) ##### Savior Lifetec: Serialization-Ready on TraceLink’s Network Find out how TraceLink partnered with Savior Lifetec to serialize its product line and ultimately increase patient safety. [View More](/resources/resource-center/savior-lifetec-serializationready-on-tracelinks-network) [ ![q-a.jpg](https://www.tracelink.com/sites/default/files/styles/resize_image_style_640_480/public/_global-asset/images/insights/q-a.jpg.webp?itok=R-XeXN2U) ](/resources/resource-center/can-my-cmo-upload-product-data-to-the-european-hub) ##### Can My CMO Upload Product Data to the European Hub? Learn whether or not contract manufacturing organizations can upload product data to the European Hub for pharma companies. [View More](/resources/resource-center/can-my-cmo-upload-product-data-to-the-european-hub)