The Moldovan government has approved a technical regulation that establishes the main elements of data storage contracts used within the national tobacco tracking system, Logos Press reported.

The government has approved new sanitary regulations for tobacco products, devices and accessories for their use, Logos Press reported.

From January 2026, excise taxes on tobacco products have increased, on average, by 10%. This is stipulated by amendments to the Tax Code, which established an increase in excise duty on cigarettes containing tobacco, with and without filter from 1081.43 lei +13% to 1189.57 lei +13% (but not less than 1595.53 lei per 1 thousand pieces).
