Goods with Duty Free will be equipped with the eExcise electronic mark, which will make it impossible for them to flow from duty-free shops to the " This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation Mikhail Fedorov.

According to him, every fifth cigarette pack and every third bottle of alcohol are sold illegally in Ukraine.. Last year the state budget lost 30 billion. UAH. And Ukrainians bought counterfeit products, putting their lives and health in danger. “We need fundamental changes - digitalization, which will completely eliminate the human factor. We are working on the launch of an electronic excise stamp with a DataMatrix code for alcohol and tobacco. Each of you will be able to read the DataMatrix code through " The eExcise digital system will automatically control the turnover of tobacco and alcohol produced or imported into the territory of Ukraine. Goods with Duty Free will also have an electronic stamp. After all, products for Duty Free can most often be found on the gray market of Ukraine.

" The Ministry of Digital Development expects the adoption by the Parliament of the draft law on " The Mintsifra team is assisted by the BP Committee on Finance, Tax and Customs Policy, together with the Ministry of Finance and the State Tax Service. Representatives of manufacturers, importers and retailers take permanent part in the working group. Technical implementation and expert support for the implementation of the eExcise project is provided by the USAID / UK aid TAPAS Project / Transparency and Accountability in Public Administration and Services.