The Windsor Framework is a new agreement that aims to ensure the continuity and stability of the supply of medicines in Northern Ireland after Brexit.
It is a complex and important topic that affects the health and well-being of millions of people.
In this blog post, we will explain what the Windsor Framework is, why it matters, and how Jekson Vision can help you comply with its requirements.
What is the Windsor Framework?
The Windsor Framework sets out the long-term arrangements for the supply of medicines into Northern Ireland.
It will ensure that medicines can be approved and licensed on a UK-wide basis by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and provides for the disapplication of European Union (EU) Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD) requirements for medicines marketed and supplied in Northern Ireland.
The FMD is a set of rules that aims to prevent counterfeit or falsified medicines from entering the EU market.
It requires medicines to have unique identifiers and tamper-evident features on their packaging, as well as to be verified and decommissioned at each point of the supply chain.
However, under the Northern Ireland Protocol, which is part of the Brexit deal, Northern Ireland remains aligned with some EU rules, including the FMD.
This means that medicines supplied in Northern Ireland would have to comply with both UK and EU regulations, which could create confusion, duplication, and delays.
To avoid this situation, the Windsor Framework allows medicines supplied in Northern Ireland to follow only UK rules, as long as they are labeled as ‘UK Only.’
This means that they do not need to have FMD features on their packaging, but they also cannot be exported or sold to any other EU country.
Why does the Windsor Framework matter?
The Windsor Framework is a significant development that has implications for both patients and businesses in Northern Ireland. For patients, it means that they can continue to access safe and effective medicines without disruption or shortages.
For businesses, it means that they can avoid the costs and complexities of complying with two different regulatory regimes.
However, the Windsor Framework also comes with some challenges and responsibilities.
For example, businesses need to ensure that their medicines are clearly labeled as ‘UK Only’ and that they do not cross the border into any other EU country.
This requires accurate and reliable track & trace and vision inspection solutions that can verify the identity, origin, and destination of each medicine package.
How can Jekson Vision help you?
Jekson Vision is a leading provider of track & trace and vision inspection solutions for the pharmaceutical industry. We have extensive experience and expertise in helping our clients meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance in their markets.
We offer a range of solutions that can help you comply with the Windsor Framework requirements, such as:
- Label printing and verification systems that can print ‘UK Only’ labels on your medicine packages and verify their correctness and legibility. We have both Online & Offline solutions for the same.
- Track & trace systems that can generate unique serial numbers for your medicine packages and record their movements along the supply chain.
- Vision inspection systems that can check your medicine packages for any defects, damages, or tampering.
- Data management systems that can store and manage all the data on the cloud, which is related to your medicine packages, and provide reports and analytics.
With Jekson Vision’s solutions, you can ensure that your medicines are correctly labeled, tracked, traced, and inspected according to the Windsor Framework rules. You can also reduce the risks of errors, fraud, or penalties that could harm your reputation or profitability.
If you want to learn more about how Jekson Vision can help you comply with the Windsor Framework requirements, please contact us today at marketing@jeksonvision.com. We will be happy to discuss your needs and offer you a tailored solution!
