Jordan

v. 28 – Q4 2023

v.28 Q4 2023 update: New deadline extension.

Market Executive Summary Jordan has active serialization requirement of 2D DataMatrix with item-level serialization.

Requirements are Product coding developing to batch coding then product item serialization (2020). Government Database reporting (expected).

Key Dates
  • January 1, 2024: in Nov 2023 JFDA published a new extension of implementation deadline until January 1st, 2024, for the DataMatrix and serialization of secondary packaging for regulated pharmaceutical products.
  • September 30, 2023: JFDA published in July 2023 a new circular on extension of implementation deadline until 30th September 2023 for the DataMatrix and serialization of secondary packaging for regulated pharmaceutical products.
  • January 2023: JFDA published updated circular extending the compliance deadline to June 30, 2023
  • July 2022: JFDA published a new circular on serialization: 2D DM with Item-Level Serialisation required. Deadline for implementation has been extended to December 31, 2022
  • July 1, 2018: GS1 standard established: GS1 2D DM (batch level)
  • June 1, 2017: Beginning of transitional period to GS1 standard; 1D / Linear barcode and/or a GS1 Data Matrix

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