ONTRACK

Main responsibilities

What do economic operators and manufacturers need to know in order to be compliant with the new requirements?

Participating Manufacturers’ position

The most efficient way of meeting the obligations laid out by Article 15(7) TPD.

Who may apply?

Eligible economic operators involved in the trade of tobacco products in the European Union up to the last economic operator before the first retail outlet.

Software & Hardware solutions

Technical specifications, software and hardware solutions.

Process

What is the process for an economic operator to obtain the necessary hardware and software?

Compensation Model

How will eligible Economic Operators be reimbursed?

HOW SGS ONTRACK WORKS

REQUEST AN ACCOUNT

SIGN UP  Complete the registration form

MAKE A CLAIM VIA THE QUESTIONNAIRE

Complete a Questionnaire per Stock Holding Location (Facility)

SUBMIT YOUR REIMBURSEMENT REQUESTS

Provide documented proof for equipment purchased

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1

Why did the EU create this regulation on T&T?

The T&T system under the TPD is aimed at combatting illicit trade within the European Union. Illicit trade amplifies the negative effects by making it cheaper for people to buy tobacco products...

2

Who are considered economic operators “before the first retail outlet”?

The “first retail outlet” is defined under the IAs as the facility where tobacco products are placed on the market (i.e. made available to consumers in the EU) for the first time, including vending machines...

3

What are the main steps in setting up a T&T system?

There are two key steps: (1) Appointment of ID Issuer Each Member State must appoint an independent ID issuer, which is charged with two critical tasks...

4

Can you explain what is included in other tobacco products (OTP) definition and what is not??

Subcategories included in OTP definition: • Novel tobacco (Heated Tobacco) • Cigars • Cigarillos • Pipe tobacco • Chewing tobacco • Oral tobacco (SNUS) • Nasal tobacco (SNUFF)...

5

What changes will be seen on the pack?

All packs will carry a UI (track and trace code). Depending on the manufacturer, the UI is likely to be located in a black box at the bottom of the pack. There may also be minor adjustments to other features on the pack in order to accommodate that black box.

6

What is the use of the UI?

The UI, which is applied to the pack at the time of production, contains, among others, the following information: • Date and place of manufacture, • Manufacturing details (machine used, shift or time of manufacture) • Product description...
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