The introduction of electronic brands will contribute to a reduction in the shadow of alcohol transfer and tobacco products.
The Ministers cabinet approved the procedure for marking alcohol and tobacco with electronic brands. This was reported by the Ministry of Finance’s press service on Wednesday, July 16.
From January 1, 2026, electronic brands in the form of a graphic element (Datamatrix Code) will be used, applied to each separate tobacco product pack or a bottle of an alcoholic beverage, or a liquid container used in electronic cigarettes.
“The adopted resolution is a logical continuation of the launch of the electronic circuit circulation system (E -ACC), the test of which lasts from March 1, 2025 and ends on January 1, 2026,” the aforementioned Ministry of Finance.
The department hopes that the introduction of electronic brands will increase the level of monitoring of the transfer of excisable goods and contributes to the reduction of shadow of alcohol transfer and tobacco products.
Increasing the effectiveness of excise tax management and increasing state budget revenues is also expected. The consumer can check the legality of the goods by application.
Remember that in March, President Vladimir Zelensky signed a law to increase the excise tax on tobacco products.
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