Discover your next big idea for life sciences at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
Experience a breakthrough in life sciences packaging—explore solutions from 2,300 suppliers spanning all industries, all in one place this September

FDA: Guidance on DSCSA Waivers

New eight-page draft guidance helps trading partners understand the process for requesting waivers, exceptions and exemptions from DSCSA product identifier requirements.

This week, the FDA released its draft guidanceWaivers, Exceptions, and Exemptions from the Requirements of Section 582 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act Guidance for Industry

The brief document describes recommendations for how stakeholders can request waivers, exceptions or exemption from traceability requirements in the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) and how FDA will review and decide on such actions.

The guidance notes that Section 582(a)(3)(A) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C) Act requires FDA to issue a guidance that the Secretary can grant waivers if they determine “that such requirements would result in an undue economic hardship or for emergency medical reasons,including a public health emergency declaration pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act.”

Additionally, the laws require FDA to establish processes for exceptions and exemptions. The manufacturer or repackager may request an exception to the product identifier requirements “if a product is packaged in a container too small or otherwise unable to accommodate a label with sufficient space to bear the information required for compliance with this section.”

Researched List: Blister Machines for Life Sciences
Need a blister machine for life sciences packaging? Our curated list features companies serving pharmaceutical, medical device, nutraceutical, and cosmetic industries. Download to access company names, locations, machine specifications, descriptions, and more.
Download Now
Researched List: Blister Machines for Life Sciences
Medical Device Innovations Report
Cutting-edge packaging technologies are transforming the medical device sector in PMMI’s “Innovation in Medical Device” report, featuring advanced materials, smart solutions, and evolving regulations. Editors share insights from nearly 300 PACK EXPO booth visits—each product deemed new and truly innovative—alongside video demonstrations of the equipment and materials on display.
Learn More
Medical Device Innovations Report