The introduction of these new provisions will help to prevent the counterfeiting of tax stamps, enhance traceability and provide a clear and predictable regulatory framework for economic operators.
The amendments extend the scope of the regulation by explicitly setting out additional technical requirements for the security features of tax stamps used for tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and refill containers.
The excise stamps currently in use in the Republic of Moldova already contain 12 security features across three categories and comply with European requirements. The amendments therefore clarify and elaborate on the existing regulatory framework without introducing any significant changes or additional costs.
The design of an excise or consumer stamp, developed and approved by the Ministry of Finance, must include at least five security features, of which the following are mandatory:
— a visible feature that can be verified with the naked eye;
— a semi-visible element detectable using simple devices such as a UV lamp or a special marker;
— a hidden feature detectable only using professional laboratory equipment.
Furthermore, the design of the stamp must be approved and communicated to manufacturers and importers at least six months before it is put into use. Stamps must be applied to individual packaging in such a way as to ensure that the product’s authenticity can be verified throughout its time on the market and to prevent them from being replaced, reused or modified.
This story was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.The translation was also reviewed by the Logos Press editorial team.
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