Is braille a universal language?
There will be differences between the countries (as there would be for written languages such as French, German and English) but because some pharmaceutical names are similar across the EU, discussions are taking place to see if a unified system of braille can be adopted for this purpose. RNIB are working with the European Blind Union (EBU) and other braille authorities across Europe to find a way to help ease some of the difficulties. We are trying to set a common braille code to be used on pharmaceutical packaging but not all European countries have accepted this proposed code and require the local braille code to be used. For example France will only accept their own braille code. The EBU guidance is designed to cover alphabets, numbers and symbols. Please read our information on EBU Braille for Pharmaceutical Packaging RNIB are happy to provide you with braille artwork, proof-reading and PILs transcription for packs to be used in the UK. However, if your pack or PIL is intended for
