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SEC Proposes Rules to Enhance and Standardize Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors The SEC has proposed rule changes that would require registrants to include certain climate-related disclosures in their registration statements and periodic reports, including information about climate-related risks that are reasonably likely to have a material impact on their business, results of operations, or financial condition, and certain climate-related financial statement metrics in a note to their audited financial statements. The required information about climate-related risks also would include the disclosure of a registrant’s greenhouse gas emissions. The proposed rule would include a phase-in period for all registrants, with the compliance date dependent on the registrant’s filer status. —Morgan Smith
HDA Guidelines for Bar Coding in the Pharma Supply Chain Available The newly updated HDA Guidelines for Bar Coding in the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain document serves as a resource on the use of GS1 system data structures and symbologies to comply with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act’s serialized product and data requirements. The document includes detailed guidance on shipping case bar code label formats, inner packs, the latest FDA and USP recommendations, and industry best practices for marking and placement of bar codes to be used in the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain. The document is now available as a complimentary download at HDA.org under Resources. —Morgan Smith
Parcel Health Launches Sustainable Medication Packaging Pilot Program Ten independent pharmacies nationwide are participating in Parcel Health’s pilot program involving Phill Box™, a recyclable, compostable, water-resistant, easy-to-use alternative to plastic pill bottles. The Phill Box is made with Forest Stewardship Council-certified sustainably sourced paper and requires 30% less carbon emissions to produce compared to plastic bottles. Every part of the Phill Box has been made and designed with care to the environment, patients, and pharmacies. Pharmacies interested in using the Phill Box can apply to enroll in the next pilot program set for this summer. Inquiries should be sent to: team@parcelhealth.co —Morgan Smith
Also in the News + MedAccred launched a new contract manufacturer subscriber program, seeking to boost med device quality oversight. + J&J Vision aims to save approximately 10 tons of plastic across Europe annually, placing delivery notes inside orders and removing external plastic pouch packaging for ACUVUE® deliveries. + The FDA issued new draft guidance to increase racial and ethnic diversity in clinical trials. For more, visit hcpgo.to/401 + DHL Supply Chain’s AI OptiCarton solution helps to optimize the filling volume of boxes, promoting cost and emissions savings. + The FDA released new draft guidance, Cybersecurity in Medical Devices: Quality System Considerations and Content of Premarket
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