Published
11/13/2026, 16:44The Ministry of Economy has proposed a pilot scheme for the digital labelling of certain types of goods, to run until 31 March 2027. The list includes drinking water, juices, soft drinks and energy drinks, beer and certain types of tobacco products.
The Ministry of Economy has drawn up a draft Cabinet of Ministers decree to this effect. The document was published on 13 November 2026 for consultation.
The draft provides for digital codes to be applied directly to excise and accounting-control stamps. This will enable the integration of physical and digital labelling, as well as the tracking of products from the manufacturer or importer until they are finally withdrawn from circulation.
The Ministry of Economy expects that the new system will help combat counterfeiting and reduce the black market trade in goods. For manufacturers and importers, combining the labelling with excise stamps should also simplify procedures and reduce operational costs.
During the pilot project, labelling codes will be provided free of charge. However, excise stamps and accounting and control stamps themselves will still be subject to a charge, in accordance with current rates.
Once the trial is complete, the Ministry will assess the system’s effectiveness, the technical readiness of the IT infrastructure and the feasibility of its further roll-out.
