eEXCISE STAMP COMPLIANCE

Nicotine, Tobacco and Alcohol Production:
Traceability for Compliance

In June 2023, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted Law No. 3173-IX, introducing an electronic excise tax stamp system to enhance the traceability of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, and liquids used in electronic cigarettes. PSQR is here to help you ensure compliance.

The Ukrainian government is increasing digital control in the tobacco and alcohol industries.

This will require companies to prove the legality of goods, including alcohol, tobacco products, and liquids for electronic cigarettes.

Ukraine’s eExcise tax stamp and traceability programme is coming into force in 2026.

ABOUT THE eEXCISE STAMPS

Secure Labels for Product Visibility

The eExcise system will consist of secure labels carrying
serialized data matrix codes for application to the individual packs and other types of packaging, as well as to the outer packaging for aggregation purposes.
  • The labels allow the movement of alcohol, tobacco products and liquids for e-cigarettes to be tracked from the manufacturer/importer to the final consumer
  • Consumers can also scan the labels using the e-governance Diia app and access product information
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REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Ensuring Compliance with Traceability

With our traceability solutions, companies can effectively complete business operations while ensuring the fulfilment of the governmental requirements:

  • Replacing paper excise tax stamps with digital ones
  • Generating unique stamps with an unforgeable code
  • Monitoring the movement of alcohol, tobacco products, and liquids for electronic cigarettes through the supply chain

Compliance Timeline

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What is the electronic excise tax stamp (eExcise) system in Ukraine?

Ukraine’s eExcise system is a digital traceability program replacing paper excise stamps with serialized digital labels for alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, and e-cigarette liquids. It enables tracking product movements through the supply chain and verifying product legality.

When does the traceability requirement take effect?

The new electronic excise stamp and traceability requirements will be enforced from January 1, 2026, with testing of the electronic system taking place throughout 2025.

Who must comply with the new traceability regime?

All manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, and retailers of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, and liquids for electronic cigarettes operating in Ukraine must comply with the eExcise and traceability rules.

How does the eExcise system improve control over alcohol and tobacco products?

By using serialized data matrix codes, the system ensures end-to-end visibility of product movements, helps detect illicit trade, ensures legal excise tax payments, and allows consumers and authorities to verify product authenticity via mobile apps like Diia.

Can consumers verify products under the new system?

Yes. Consumers will be able to scan the digital excise stamps with the Diia e-governance app to view product details such as manufacturer, origin, and stamp status, increasing transparency and consumer protection.

Why was this traceability system introduced?

The system aims to combat illicit trade, strengthen excise tax compliance, improve supply chain transparency, and align Ukrainian standards with international traceability practices, facilitating market integration with the EU.