ITSA Takes Aim at Fake Tax Stamps Sold Online
9 Mar 2026 | Press Releases
authentication | counterfeiting | ecommerce | fake | initiative | itsa | pharmaceutical | tax | tax controls
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 mere visibility undermines confidence in tax stamp programmes, feeds criticism …
ITSA Webinar: Tax Stamp and Traceability Systems on Excisable Products: What Works, What Fails, What’s Ahead
11 Dec 2025 | Press Releases, Webinars
authentication | illicit trade | itsa | revenue | security features | tax stamps | track and trace | webinar
This webinar took place on 24 September 2025, and was previously only available to ITSA members. It is now publicly available and can be viewed at this link. About This Webinar As an increasing number of governments move toward implementing track and trace systems to control their excisable goods supply …
ITSA Raises Concern Over Weakened DPP Provisions
11 Nov 2025 | Press Releases
authentication | counterfeiting | dpp | itsa | standard | tax
This summer, the draft versions of several European standards for digital product passports (DPPs) were published for public review and enquiry. One of these drafts – prEN 18246:2025 – covers the authentication, reliability and integrity of DPP data, with the aim of minimising product fraud and counterfeiting. However, for a …