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TATMEEN Ministry of Health and Prevention
Serialization Requirements
Level Required Identifier Type Description
Unit Required SGTIN All pharmaceutical units must be serialized with 2D DataMatrix
Case/Bundle Required SSCC Secondary packaging aggregation required
Pallet/Shipper Required SSCC Tertiary packaging aggregation required
Reporting Obligations
Event Type Required Timing Description
Commissioning Required Before shipment Report when serial numbers are created
Packing/Aggregation Required Before shipment Report parent-child relationships
Shipping Required At time of shipment Report when goods leave facility
Receiving Required Within 24 hours Report when goods are received
Dispensing Required Real-time Report at point of dispensing
Technical Requirements
EPCIS Version
v@Model.TechnicalRequirements.EpcisVersion
Data Format
XML and JSON
Integration Method
API
Barcode Type
DataMatrix (GS1)
Required Fields
GTIN Serial Number Batch/Lot Expiry Date
Product Scope
  • Prescription medicines
  • Over-the-counter medicines
  • Controlled substances
  • Vaccines
  • Biological products
Official Documents
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Guideline
TATMEEN User Guide
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TechnicalSpec
TATMEEN Technical Specifications
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Guideline
TATMEEN EPCIS Implementation Guide
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Key Deadlines
Legislative Decree No. 73
Jun 14, 2021
Decree issued regarding Pharmaceutical Products Traceability
Phase 1 - 2D Barcode Compliance
Dec 13, 2021
All products must have 2D DataMatrix barcode (6-month grace period)
Phase 2 - Platform Onboarding
Dec 13, 2022
Serialization reporting and onboarding onto TATMEEN (18-month period)
Phase 3 - Full Aggregation
Jan 01, 2023
Aggregation mandatory, GLN required for all supply chain actors
Notes

TATMEEN is one of the most advanced track and trace systems in the MENA region. As of 2024: 280+ million traceability transactions, 67+ million parcels scanned, 7,300+ products registered, 546 manufacturers, 601 distributors, 4,600+ healthcare institutions active. Mobile app available for consumer verification.

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Last updated: December 25, 2024