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From Stamps to Systems: Why ITSA Has a New Name
The International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA) has adopted a new name that reflects a major shift in the technologies and systems used to control regulated products.
International Tax Stamp, Authentication and Traceability Association
Advancing Secure Tax Stamp and Traceability Systems Worldwide
ITSA brings together governments and solution providers to improve how tax stamp, authentication and traceability programmes are developed and implemented.
- Member organisations
- 28
- Countries represented
- 18+
- Founded
- 2015
Our Mission
ITSA is the global voice for the tax stamp, authentication and traceability industry. We represent manufacturers of tax stamps and authentication features, equipment suppliers, systems integrators, and information technology providers.
ITSA brings together governments and solution providers to ensure better understanding of the benefits of tax stamp, authentication and traceability solutions for protecting regulated products and revenues against non-compliance and illicit trade, and to improve the way these solutions are developed and used.
We advocate for ‘phygital’ approaches that combine physical authentication features with digital identification and traceability, and that support independent, government-controlled oversight. Our approaches are aligned with international frameworks, in particular ISO 22382 for the content, security, issuance and examination of tax stamps.
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ITSA Takes Aim at Fake Tax Stamps Sold Online
In today’s hyper-connected global marketplace, fake tax stamps and security markings are made accessible by criminals on non-law-abiding internet platforms, particularly in regions where enforcement is weak and cross-border e-commerce flourishes. While these forged labels are of poor quality, their
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Vapes: Emerging Challenges for Tax Administrations in Latin America
The following was written by ITSA for the Inter-American Center of Tax Administrations (CIAT) and appeared on their website 9 December 2025. The vape market is booming, despite products being banned in most Latin American countries. This creates huge levels of illicit trade and enforcement challenge
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ITSA provides an invaluable forum for dialogue between industry suppliers and government tax authorities. The association's work on standards has materially improved the quality and security of tax stamp programmes worldwide.
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