Electronic System for Tracking Excise Goods: What Will Change in 2026 and Is Your Business Ready

Starting January 1, 2026, new regulations for labeling alcoholic beverages and tobacco products will take effect in Ukraine. Under Law No. 3173-IX, traditional paper excise stamps will be fully replaced by unique electronic DataMatrix codes — a major step toward building a modern, transparent system for monitoring excise goods.

How Will the New System Work

The current version of Law No. 3173-IX introduces an electronic traceability system (known as e-Aktsyz) that will ensure end-to-end tracking of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, and liquids used in electronic cigarettes. Each product will be assigned a unique digital code, which can be scanned and verified in real time.

This will improve transparency across the supply chain and significantly strengthen enforcement against illegal trade.

At this stage, the software for the Electronic System for the Circulation of Alcoholic Beverages, Tobacco Products, and Liquids Used in Electronic Cigarettes is undergoing testing, which will continue through December 31, 2025.

Transition Period and Penalties

Law No. 3173-IX applies to all businesses involved in the production, import, storage, transportation, wholesale, or retail sale of excise goods listed above.

Violations of these regulations may result in fines ranging from 10% to 100% of the value of unmarked products.

What Should You Do Now

To avoid penalties and ensure business continuity under the new regulations, experts recommend starting preparations early by developing a clear strategy for transitioning to the e-Aktsyz system. Key steps include:

• Assess the volume of alcohol or tobacco your company handles.
• Evaluate the need to manage excise codes within your ERP or WMS.
• Determine whether your existing systems can track excise codes.
• Decide whether to handle e-Aktsyz integration in-house or seek a ready-made market solution to simplify the process.

External Support

Navigating this transition may require specialist expertise. Consulting4Retail offers tailored solutions based on international implementation experience since 2016, adapted to the Ukrainian context. Our proven track record enables us to deliver the most efficient approach, from expert consultation to seamless system integration.

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