The Ethiopian Ministry of Finance plans to increase excise tax revenue by three to four times through the implementation of excise stamps, traceability, and an advanced excise management system.

Metrc, the leading provider of cannabis regulatory systems in the United States, has announced a new contract with the US territory of Guam. This will be Metrc’s first client in the eastern hemisphere and its 17th government contract for a track and trace system.

A new nationwide study among 2,000 US adults, commissioned by SICPA North America and conducted online by the Harris Poll, shows broad support for securely labelling cannabis products to verify their legitimacy and safety in the marketplace.

The National Office of Vine and Vitivinicultural Products (ONVPV) in Romania is using holographic labelling from security printer Eltronis to promote the provenance of its regional wines and protect consumers from potential counterfeits.

Reconnaissance International, publisher of Tax Stamp & Traceability News™ (TSTN), is pleased to announce that with effect from September 2020, TSTN will be moving to a new online platform, incorporating a regular newsfeed service alongside the monthly newsletter.