Spherity Expands its DSCSA Compliance Software, CARO, to Transform US Pharma Supply Chain Compliance into a Comprehensive Master Data & Communication Hub
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Authorized Trading Partner (ATP) Dynamic Master Data Management:
CARO v1.3 Evolves from VRS Utility to Compliance-as-a-Service Platform for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers, Wholesalers, Pharmacies
New York, NY - February 9, 2026 — Spherity, a global software provider specializing in secure and decentralized identity management solutions, today announced a major upgrade to its DSCSA Compliance Software, CARO. The launch of version 1.3 marks a strategic evolution of the CARO platform from a service provider utility into the industry’s comprehensive Authorized Trading Partner (ATP) Master Data and Communication Platform, purpose-built for regulatory compliance across the US pharma supply chain.
As the industry faces stricter enforcement of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), companies are struggling with fragmented data and manual verification processes. CARO v1.3 solves this by providing a unified 'source of truth' for dynamic trading partner data. Powered by Legisym, CARO ensures data integrity, confirming that any monitored supply chain entity is licensed, verified, and compliance-ready for secure digital interaction.
Turning Compliance into Operational Excellence: Key Capabilities
CARO v1.3 consolidates regulatory workflows into a single, high-integrity platform. Key features include:
ATP Portal for Master Data Management: A governed “Address Book” to maintain direct and indirect partner data. It features credential-backed ATP status checks aligned with established industry standards, GS1 (GLN), OCI, and PDG.
On-Demand License Verification: Automated entity license checks against authoritative sources to ensure continuous regulatory compliance.
Hierarchical Entity Mapping: Complex parent-child relationship mapping that connects specific facility locations to corporate headquarters for seamless data governance.
Seamless Partner Onboarding: A streamlined "Invite" flow that brings trading partners into the CARO ecosystem for instant credential exchange and verification of dynamic ATP master data.
Secure Message & Document Portal: A protected environment for requesting information and exchanging sensitive DSCSA-related documents with full audit trails.
“CARO is no longer just ‘where credentials live,’ but where dynamic trading partner data is managed with absolute integrity,” said Dr. Michael Rüther, CEO at Spherity Inc.. “We have moved beyond managing static files to providing a system that governs and contextualizes the ‘truth’ of a trading partner. This allows companies to make informed decisions based on verified, dynamic data rather than fragmented, isolated records.”
Spherity’s approach was recognized with the 2023 HDA Distribution Management Award, a distinction earned for its credentialing solution and its seamless integration with leading DSCSA service providers, including Systech, Movilitas.Cloud (Engineering Industries eXcellence) and TraceLink.
“The broader significance of this release is CARO’s maturation towards a comprehensive Compliance-as-a-Service (CaaS) solution. Like all Spherity solutions, CARO transcends the traditional software-as-a-service model. We are delivering a dedicated compliance partner that will enable customers to automate complex governance and mitigate risk, effectively turning regulatory requirements into a source of tangible business value.” - Dr. Christiane Wirrig, Customer Success, Service and Compliance Manager at Spherity.
CARO v1.3 is available now to transform compliance from a manual checkbox into a continuous, automated capability. By delivering Compliance-as-a-Service, Spherity helps the pharmaceutical supply chain move forward with confidence, integrity, and speed.
About Spherity
Spherity Inc., a global pioneer in digital identity software, revolutionizes secure identity integration for enterprises, machines, products, data, and algorithms. Leveraging self-sovereign identity (SSI), Spherity streamlines compliance with data protection and security regulations. Among its solutions, Spherity offers a Drummond-certified Authorized Trading Partner (ATP) Credentialing solution for DSCSA compliance, automating identity and license verification with golden master data records. The solution won the HDA Distribution Management Award for strengthening the security of the US pharmaceutical supply chain.
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