Interview with Incoming ITSA Chair Tim McIntyre
13 May 2025 | Press Releases
This month, we sat down with the new Chair of the International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA), Tim McIntyre of Canadian Bank Note Company Limited, to discuss his background, his thoughts on the industry and how he plans to support an evolution of ITSA to take a more agile and proactive …
ITSA Appoints New Chairman as it Celebrates 10th Anniversary
29 Apr 2025 | Press Releases
Following its 7th Annual General Meeting, held in April 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa – on the occasion of the Tax Stamp & Traceability Forum™ – the International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of a new chairman, and the re-election of two directors, as …
ITSA Selected as Liaison Organisation to EU Standards Body
3 Feb 2025 | Press Releases
In the February 2024 issue of Tax Stamp & Traceability News™, we described how the International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA) had submitted recommendations1 for a secure and interoperable implementation of the EU Digital Product Passport (DPP) to the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) and the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardisation …
LatAm Tax Authorities Share Updates at ITSA Event
4 Dec 2024 | Press Releases
In October, 40 participants turned up for the latest International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA) webinar, which was in Spanish only and directed towards tax and customs authorities across Latin America. The webinar provided updates on information presented at ITSA’s in-person seminar in June, in Santiago, Chile, and allowed those authorities …
The Strength of a ‘Phygital’ Approach
3 Sep 2024 | Press Releases
Combining physical and digital elements on tax stamps ensures that the strengths of both are exploited, and the weaknesses of each are covered. The International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA) is pleased to announce the launch of a social media campaign examining the topic in depth, featuring quotes from industry insiders …
ITSA Seminar for Latin American Tax Authorities – A Review
31 Jul 2024 | Press Releases
As has thankfully become a bit of a tradition again, post-COVID, ITSA (International Tax Stamp Association) recently held a pre-conference seminar on the occasion of the High Security Printing™ Latin America conference, which this year took place in Santiago, Chile. With a focus on the importance of analysis and evaluation …
Fortified Defences: The Power of Combining Physical and Digital Elements in Tax Stamps
3 Jul 2024 | Press Releases
In a rapidly evolving excise landscape in which counterfeit goods and tax evasion pose major challenges, the incorporation of both physical and digital elements on tax stamps has emerged as a critical strategy for governments and businesses alike. Leveraging the strengths of traditional physical security measures while integrating advanced digital …
2024 Interview with an ITSA Member – Chanwanich Security Printing
10 Jun 2024 | Interviews, Press Releases
In this month’s interview with a member of the International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA), we delve into Thailand’s tax stamp and security printing market courtesy of Chanwanich CEO Ronnachai Kongboonma, exploring how the nation’s industry has developed over the past century and how it’s likely to evolve in the coming …
Interview with an ITSA Member – Securikett
30 Apr 2024 | Interviews, Press Releases
In our third 2024 interview with a member of the International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA), we speak to Marietta Ulrich- Horn, Co-Founder and CEO of Securikett. As both an entrepreneur and scientist, and with a background in social and cultural anthropology and business administration, Marietta focuses on research and development …
Interview with an ITSA Member – JURA
25 Apr 2024 | Interviews, Press Releases
In our second 2024 interview with members of the International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA), we speak to Barna Barabás, Co-Managing Director of JURA, a global brand name in security printing. Barna’s responsibilities lie in research and development, marketing, and operations, while Co-Managing Director Kálmán Manhercz covers sales and the company’s …