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EFDA Launches Pharmaceutical Traceability Hub

Jun 29 , 2025

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The Ethiopian Food & Drug Authority (EFDA) has begun implementing its pharmaceutical traceability system to curb the flow of illegal medicines. Rolled out on June 26, 2025, the system requires all pharmaceutical exporters to Ethiopia to register with the EFDA-MVC Traceability Hub. Companies must sign participation agreements and pay registration fees by July 25, with full traceability reporting due by June 3, 2026. A grace period for submitting aggregation data extends to December 1, 2026. The initiative is part of broader efforts to improve medicine safety through product serialisation and tracking. EFDA plans to provide technical support and host webinars to assist companies with the transition.

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