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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.

TSTN - May 25, 2023 midnight

Interview with an ITSA Member – Authentix

This month, we continue our series of interviews with members of the International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA), who share their experiences of the tax stamp industry and look ahead to some of the challenges and opportunities yet to come.

Interviews - May 5, 2023 midnight

Disagreement Reigns Over Role of EU Track and Trace

Tobacco stakeholders and the European Commission disagree over the practical value of the EU track and trace system on tobacco products, implemented across all member states in May 2019 as part of the Tobacco Products Directive, reports EURACTIV.

Track and Trace - May 5, 2023 midnight

Tax Body Stresses Evolving Excise Role

At its recent conference held in April, the US Tax Foundation, which is the nation’s leading independent body on tax policy, presented research on some of the most pressing issues in global taxation, including global minimum tax, carbon tax, and excise tax.

Tax - May 5, 2023 midnight

Encounters with Counterfeits of Digital Security Features

The Switzerland-based Thymaris group is a second-generation family business that has been operating since 2000. The business provides integrated authentication technologies (software and machines) on a global scale. Its mission is to close the security gap in existing barcode serialisation infrastructures.

Technology - May 5, 2023 midnight

India Central Excise: Worth Its Weight in Salt

Every year, on 24 February, India observes Central Excise Day, as a way of highlighting the essential role of the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) in the country’s industrial development.

Country Profiles - March 31, 2023 midnight

Authorities Uncover First Ever Counterfeit Cigarette Factory in France

In January, more than 60 officers from the French National Gendarmerie (Gendarmerie Nationale) raided a location in France, which was found to be an underground factory for counterfeit tobacco. The investigation was initiated as a result of information shared with France by Europol at the end of 2022.

Illicit Trade - March 31, 2023 midnight

Interview with an ITSA Member – Garsu Pasaulis

This month, we continue our series of interviews with members of the International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA), who share their experiences of the tax stamp industry and look ahead to some of the challenges and opportunities yet to come.

Interviews - March 31, 2023 midnight