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Tax Stamp Standard Review Is Underway

ISO 22382:2018, is now due its five- year review, in accordance with ISO procedures (the International Organization for Standards). This review has commenced, click the link below for an article by Ian Lancaster, who is leading the review: Go to website


ITSA Counters Claim that Tax Stamp-Based Track and Trace Not Compatible with FCTC Protocol

The International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA) has responded to a claim by economic advisory firm Oxford Economics (OE) that tax stamp-based track and trace systems are not compatible with the WHO FCTC Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products, while ‘fully digital’ solutions, based on open standards, are. ITSA …


An introduction to the international standard for tax stamps

Document distributed as part of Ian Lancaster’s workshop on the review of ISO Standard 22382


Interview with LEONHARD KURZ

This month, we have a new entry in our ongoing interview series investigating the experiences of International Tax Stamp Association members, diving into their personal perspectives on the tax industry, today’s challenges and opportunities, and tomorrow’s potential advances.   Thomas Brücklmeier.   Our ninth interview is with Thomas Brücklmeier, Business …


Implementing the FCTC Protocol – Guidelines for Revenue Authorities Running Tax Stamp Programmes

Presented at Tax Stamp & Traceability Forum, 2 October 2023, Tbilisi, Georgia, by Nicola Sudan, Tim Driscoll and Ruggero Milanese ITSA Seminar FCTC GSP71123


Tax Stamps and Track & Trace: The Importance of Proper Analyses – Before and After Implementation

Presented at Tax Stamp & Traceability Forum, 3 October 2023, Tbilisi, Georgia, by Nicola Sudan


Tobacco Track and Trace in Africa: Separating the Wheat From the Chaff

In a world where tobacco and other excisable goods are exposed to high levels of illicit trade, the role of tax stamp programmes and other countermeasures naturally becomes the subject of debate and scrutiny by stakeholders. When done in a neutral and unbiased way, such debate contributes to enriching the …


Interview with APO Production Unit

This month, we continue our interview series exploring the experiences of International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA) members, who offer personal perspectives on the tax industry, today’s challenges and opportunities, and tomorrow’s potential progress. Jaime H Aldaba Jr. Our eighth interview is with Jaime H Aldaba Jr, Executive Vice President and …


Interview with an ITSA Member – Baldwin Technology

This month, we continue our interview series exploring the experiences of International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA) members, who offer their perspective on the tax stamp industry, and their predictions of challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Erwin Wagner. Our seventh interview – following Luminescence Sun Chemical Security, Garsu Pasaulis, Authentix, …


Interview with an ITSA Member – NASPS

This month, we present the sixth interview with an International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA) member, providing their perspective on the present opportunities and challenges of the industry, and the developments they anticipate for its future. Hunia Hassan (left) and Dr Hany Maklad (right). Following interviews with Luminescence Sun Chemical Security, …