How the EU’s digital tobacco tracking system fights illicit trade—but raises questions about independence, transparency, and governance.
Traceability in the Tobacco Industry
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What You’ll Find Here
Here you’ll find insights into how governments and industry players implement tobacco track & trace systems to monitor smoking products from manufacturing to retail. Articles cover the intersection of technology, regulation, and enforcement in combating illicit trade.
In this section, you will find:
- Articles on EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) and global frameworks.
- Insights into Codentify, DENTS, and alternative traceability solutions.
- Analyses of how traceability impacts compliance, taxation, and enforcement.
- Guides on digital technologies supporting authenticity and supply chain integrity.
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