There are 4 steps for the Distributor to register and be able to submit data to the NHRA-MVC Traceability Hub. The first three steps are pre-requisites to the NHRA-MVC Traceability Hub registration process for Distributors.
STEP 1 – Pre-requisite Collect the Required Identification Numbers from GS1 All Distributors must be registered with GS1 and have a Global Location Number (GLN) and Global Company Prefix (GCP) assigned. Keep this information for use in the Product Registration process. Make sure you know the GS1 Global Location Number (GLN) and Global Company Prefix (GCP) assigned to this Distributor location.
In addition to registering with GS1, registration applications must be submitted and approved by the NHRA to permit pharmaceutical products to be sold and distributed in Bahrain. Payment must be made to the NHRA at the time of registration. The NHRA registration process contains all of the necessary Distributor location information.
All Distributors need to complete these registrations with the NHRA and have the identification information for their organization ready when they register with the NHRA-MVC Traceability Hub.
All MAH’s, Distributors / Wholesalers and Dispensers must complete a Participation Agreement contract with the NHRA’S NHRA-MVC Traceability Hub before the MAH registration can be completed.
You will need to provide all required information to identify your organization with NHRA’S NHRA-MVC Traceability Hub. After this information is submitted, you will be contacted by NHRA NHRA-MVC Traceability Hub staff to complete the Participation Agreement. The Participation Agreement is mandatory for all Distributors and is non-negotiable.
| Information Needed | Comments |
|---|---|
| Company Name | As shown in GS1 and NHRA sites |
| Company Address | As shown in GS1 and NHRA sites |
| City | As shown in GS1 and NHRA sites |
| State | As shown in GS1 and NHRA sites |
| Zip Code / Postal Code | As shown in GS1 and NHRA sites |
| Country | As shown in GS1 and NHRA sites |
| Time Zone | Time Zone for the Distributor location |
| Name of the Administrative Contact | The person who will sign the Participation Agreement |
| E-mail address for the Administrative Contact | The Company issued email address for the person designated as the Administrative Contact |
| Phone Number for the Administrative Contact | The Country Code plus phone number for the person designated as the Administrative Contact |
The person the Distributor identifies as its Administrative Contact must have the authority to execute a contractual agreement on behalf of the Distributor.
Once the Distributor has completed its NHRA and GS1 registrations, the Administrative Contact must select the Registration Link for the Distributor Registration. Your NHRA-MVC Traceability Hub Participation Agreement contract (STEP 3 above) must be fully executed before the registration will be finalized by NHRA.
| Information Needed | Comments |
|---|---|
| Company Name | As shown in GS1 and NHRA sites |
| Company Address | As shown in GS1 and NHRA sites |
| City | As shown in GS1 and NHRA sites |
| State | As shown in GS1 and NHRA sites |
| Zip Code / Postal Code | As shown in GS1 and NHRA sites |
| Country | As shown in GS1 and NHRA sites |
| Time Zone | Time Zone for the Distributor location |
| Name of the Administrative Contact | The person who will sign the Participation Agreement and handle financial payment |
| E-mail address for the Administrative Contact | The Company issued email address for the person designated as the Administrative Contact |
| Phone Number for the Administrative Contact | The Country Code plus phone number for the person designated as the Administrative Contact |
| NHRA-MVC Participation Agreement Contact Number | Approved Agreement Number you receive from the NHRA-MVC |
| GS1 Global Location Number | As shown in GS1 look-up site |
| GS1 Company Prefix | As shown in GS1 look-up site |
| NHRA Assigned Supplier Number | As shown in NHRA sites as Supplier Facility Number |
| VAT # | Provided by your Company |
| Name of your company Technical Point of Contact (POC) | The person who will act as the Point of Contact (POC) for the technical onboarding of the Distributor |
| E-mail address for the Technical Point of Contact | The Company issued email address for the Point of Contact (POC) for the technical onboarding of the Distributor |
| Phone Number for the Technical Point of Contact | The Country Code plus phone number for the Point of Contact (POC) for the technical onboarding of the Distributor |
After you have submitted your Distributor location information and the required documentation, the NHRA’s NHRA-MVC Administrative team will verify your company and confirm the Distributor is in good standing with the PPR.
With confirmation successfully processed, the Administrative Contact and the Technical Point of Contact will receive an email stating the registration is complete and the technical testing will be initiated.
