Ürün Takip Sistemi (ÜTS) / Pharmaceuticals Track and Trace System (ITS)
Serialization status
Began implementation process starting from 2005. Pilot launched in 2009; full serialization and traceability enforcement began in 2010 and became fully operational by 2012.
Country population
85 million
Alert requirement: Handled centrally via the ITS platform with automatic alerts for mismatches and counterfeiting.
Aggregation requirement: Not mandatory by law, but widely used operationally to streamline warehouse and logistics.
Track & Trace requirement: Mandatory end-to-end serialization and event reporting at every transaction level through ITS.
Official governing body: Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency (TITCK) - Connected to Turkish Ministry of Health
Implementation deadline / enforcement date: Full compliance required as of 2012 following phased rollout from 2010.
Serialization type / level: Secondary packaging serialized with GTIN + SN + EXP + LOT in DataMatrix format.
MAH / CMO responsibilities: MAHs are legally responsible for serialization and ITS data uploads; CMOs may perform uploads if contractually delegated.
Serialized product scope: All Rx and OTC medicines and supplements in the Turkish market, including imports, are covered.
Penalties for non-compliance: Products cannot be dispensed or reimbursed by SGK; companies face supply blocks and enforcement by TITCK.
Repackaging rules: Repackaged products must be re-serialized and uploaded to ITS as new units with full traceability.
Serialization exemption rules: No exemptions—ITS applies to all human-use pharmaceuticals.
Market coding requirements:
GS1 DataMatrix on secondary packaging with GTIN, serial number, expiry date, and lot number.
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