# How does FirstScanIt help regulators and government?

> Where fakes surface, recalls that reach buyers’ phones, and supply-chain records in GS1 EPCIS format. Support for QR-on-pack rules such as Schedule H2.

Source: https://firstscanit.com/docs/regulators

Every scan is a small piece of evidence. Together they show where fakes appear, how far recalls reach, and how genuine stock moves.

## What regulators gain

- **Where fakes appear:** Failed and suspicious scans are tied to towns, which shows where to inspect first.
- **Recalls that reach people:** A recall appears on the buyer’s own phone at the moment of scanning.
- **Standard records:** Supply-chain events follow the GS1 EPCIS 2.0 format, so they can be shared and compared.
- **Less grey-market trade:** Genuine, traceable goods make untaxed fake supply harder to sell.

## Questions from regulators

### Does FirstScanIt support India’s QR rules for medicines?

Yes. It supports QR-on-pack rules such as Schedule H2 by carrying product details on a scannable code and working with GS1 Digital Link.

### How can a regulator see this information?

Through the hotspot and recall reports that manufacturers share. We are glad to discuss the format a department needs.

### Can citizens check products without registering?

Yes. Anyone can check a pack with a phone camera, free, with no app and no sign-up, in English and 22 Indian languages.

## Related

- [How does FirstScanIt work?](https://firstscanit.com/docs/md/how-it-works.md)
- [What do IT and quality leaders ask about FirstScanIt?](https://firstscanit.com/docs/md/enterprise-questions.md)
- [What is FirstScanIt?](https://firstscanit.com/docs/md/index.md)

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FirstScanIt provides technology-assisted verification based on the maker’s digital signature and scan records.