The FMD is due to be implemented from 09 February 2019, but in order to successfully implement the changes, companies need to be aware of the requirements and start testing their effectiveness. The new safety features will allow wholesale distributors and pharmacists to verify that the medicine is authentic, identify individual packs, and verify that the packaging has not been interfered with. Once manufacturers have met the specified requirements, they need to ensure that they are durable enough to withstand the demands of the supply chain.