A tobacco traceability solution is an important tool for ensuring compliance with regulations related to the production and distribution of tobacco products.(EU TPD). Here are the key features and details of this system:

• Purpose of traceability: The main objective is to prevent the illegal trade in tobacco products, to ensure that all products on the market comply with regulatory requirements, and to protect consumers.
• Product identification: Each tobacco product has a unique identifier that allows it to be tracked from production to sale.
• Tracking system: This system involves collecting and storing data on every step in the supply chain. The data includes information about production, distribution, and sales.
• Technology: Various technologies such as QR codes, barcodes or RFID are used to allow for easy and fast product tracking.
• Regulation: European Union regulations, in particular the Tobacco Products Directive (2014/40/EU), stipulate the obligation to implement traceability systems for all Member States.
• Advantages of the system:
  • Consumer protection: Ensuring that consumers buy legal and safe products.
  • Fight against smuggling: Reduce the illegal tobacco trade, which brings higher tax revenues for the state.
  • Improved inventory management: More efficient inventory and logistics management for manufacturers and distributors.
• Challenges: Implementing such a system can be costly and complex, requiring cooperation between governments, manufacturers and distributors.

Overall, the traceability system for tobacco products is a key tool for ensuring transparency and legality in the tobacco industry.