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Level 5 Traceability

What is Level 5 Traceability (L5)?

Level 5 traceability represents the highest maturity level of serialization and supply chain visibility. It connects all stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem — manufacturers, 3PLs, distributors, hospitals, pharmacies, and regulators — into a single interoperable, event-driven traceability network.

It is built on global standards such as GS1 and event-sharing frameworks like EPCIS to ensure secure and standardized data exchange.

Unlike basic tracking systems, L5 enables:

End-to-end item-level serialization

End-to-end item-level serialization

Real-time event exchange

Real-time event exchange

Cross-enterprise data synchronization

Cross-enterprise data synchronization

Regulatory reporting automation

Regulatory reporting automation

National and international compliance

National and international compliance

Regulators & Governments - L5

L5 Healthcare “ General “

In healthcare, every detail matters. A single error can mean the difference between healing and harm.

Controlled Prescription

A comprehensive traceability system provides visibility into every stage of a controlled drug’s journey

Medical Equipment

Medical equipment from ventilators and infusion pumps to imaging systems and surgical robots forms the backbone of modern healthcare.

Medical Kits

Medical kits—whether surgical kits, diagnostic kits, or emergency response packs—are designed to save lives in critical moments

OTC

In the OTC world, trust is everything. Consumers rely on everyday health products—pain relievers, vitamins, supplements, allergy medications, and more

Implants

Implants—such as pacemakers, joint replacements, stents, and dental implants—are among the most sensitive medical products

Vaccines

Vaccine centers are the frontline of immunization programs

Prescription Medication

In the world of prescription medication, accuracy and safety are non-negotiable.

Blood and Organs

Agriculture General

Agriculture is the foundation of global food security — but today’s agricultural supply chains face unprecedented pressure.

WAVE Fruit & Vegetables

Fruits and vegetables are highly perishable and prone to contamination, making traceability essential for quickly identifying and addressing safety issues.

WAVE Poultry

Poultry is highly sensitive to health and safety concerns, from disease outbreaks like avian influenza to contamination risks during breeding, slaughtering, or processing.

WAVE Red Meat

Red meat is one of the most sensitive food categories due to its direct impact on consumer health, strict international trade regulations, and high risk of contamination.

WAVE Processed & Packaged Foods

Processed and packaged foods rely on multiple ingredients sourced from different suppliers, regions, and countries

WAVE Sea Food

Seafood is one of the most globally traded food products, moving across oceans and borders before reaching consumers

WAVE Alcohol

Alcoholic beverages are strictly regulated by both the Ministry of Finance (Tax Authority) and the (FDA) due to their excise tax classification, public health implications, and strict safety standards

Wave Sugar Added Drinks

Sugar-added drinks are closely monitored by both the Ministry of Finance (Tax Authority) and the (FDA) due to their sugar content, health impact, and taxable classification

WAVE Tobacco

Tobacco products are heavily regulated due to their public health impact and the significant taxes and revenues they generate

How Level 5 Traceability Works

How Level 5 Traceability Works

Item-Level Serialization

Item-Level Serialization

Every unit receives a globally unique serial number.

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Aggregation & Hierarchy

Aggregation & Hierarchy

Products are digitally linked across packaging levels (unit → case → pallet).

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Event Capture

Event Capture

Supply chain events are recorded at every movement or transformation point.

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Secure Event Repository

Secure Event Repository

Events are stored in a centralized or federated EPCIS repository.

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Controlled Data Sharing

Controlled Data Sharing

Authorized stakeholders exchange data securely and in real time.

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Regulatory & Market Reporting

Regulatory & Market Reporting

Data is automatically transmitted to national or regional authorities where required.

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