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Nicola Sudan

25 March 2026

3 min read

From Stamps to Systems: Why ITSA Has a New Name

The International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA) has adopted a new name that reflects a major shift in the technologies and systems used to control regulated products. The organisation will now be known as the International Tax Stamp, Authentication and Traceability Association, while retaining the well-established ITSA acronym by which it is widely recognised in the industry.

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Nicola Sudan

3 March 2026

2 min read

ITSA Takes Aim at Fake Tax Stamps Sold Online

In today’s hyper-connected global marketplace, fake tax stamps have become easily accessible commodities on internet platforms, particularly in regions where enforcement is weak and cross-border e-commerce flourishes.

Associations Enforcement & Surveillance

Nicola Sudan

30 Oct. 2025

4 min read

ITSA Raises Concern Over Weakened DPP Provisions

This summer, the draft versions of several European standards for digital product passports (DPPs) were published for public review and enquiry. One of these drafts – prEN 18246:2025 – covers the authentication, reliability and integrity of DPP data, with the aim of minimising product fraud and counterfeiting.

Associations Standards

Nicola Sudan

29 Sept. 2025

9 min read

Track and Trace Success and Failure Under Scrutiny at ITSA Webinar

At the International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA) webinar held on 24 September – with 24 revenue/customs authorities in attendance – guest speaker Dr Hana Ross from the University of Cape Town and Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies examined the prerequisites for achieving track and trace success on excisable products, referring to real-world cases of successful and failed systems.

Associations Case Studies Excise Products

Chander S Jeena

15 Sept. 2025

2 min read

ASPA Charts the Future: Fresh Leadership and First Industry Report

The Authentication Solution Providers’ Association (ASPA), India’s leading industry body for authentication and traceability solutions, has announced its newly elected board members for the 2025–2027 term. The appointments were confirmed at ASPA’s annual general meeting (AGM), held on 10 September in New Delhi.

Associations

Nicola Sudan

2 Sept. 2025

2 min read

Calling All Revenue Authorities: Mark Your Diaries for ITSA Webinar

The International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA) is pleased to announce it will be hosting a webinar on Wednesday 24 September, titled ‘Tax Stamp and Traceability Systems on Excisable Products: What Works, What Fails, What’s Ahead’.

Associations Events

Nicola Sudan

12 May 2025

4 min read

Interview with Incoming ITSA Chair Tim McIntyre

This month, we sat down with the new Chair of the International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA), Tim McIntyre of Canadian Bank Note Company Limited, to discuss his background, his thoughts on the industry and how he plans to support an evolution of ITSA to take a more agile and proactive leadership position within the field of tax stamps and traceability.

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Nicola Sudan

28 April 2025

2 min read

ITSA Appoints New Chairman as it Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Following its 7th Annual General Meeting, held in April 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa – on the occasion of the Tax Stamp & Traceability Forum™ – the International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of a new chairman, and the re-election of two directors, as it celebrates the 10th anniversary of its founding.

Associations

Chander S Jeena

24 March 2025

3 min read

ASPA Forum Urges Unified Strategy to Combat Counterfeiting

The Authentication Solution Providers' Association (ASPA) hosted the sixth edition of the Traceability and Authentication Forum in New Delhi on March 17-18. The event emphasised the need for stronger anti-counterfeiting laws and an increased use of authentication and traceability tools.

Associations

Nicola Sudan

3 Feb. 2025

2 min read

ITSA Selected as Liaison Organisation to EU Standards Body

In the February 2024 issue of Tax Stamp & Traceability News™, we described how the International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA) had submitted recommendations1 for a secure and interoperable implementation of the EU Digital Product Passport (DPP) to the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) and the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardisation (CENELEC).

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Nicola Sudan

1 Sept. 2024

3 min read

The Strength of a ‘Phygital’ Approach

Combining physical and digital elements on tax stamps ensures that the strengths of both are exploited, and the weaknesses of each are covered. The International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA) is pleased to announce the launch of a social media campaign examining the topic in depth, featuring quotes from industry insiders and stories from around the world that demonstrate the strength of a ‘phygital’ approach.

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Nicola Sudan

14 Feb. 2024

4 min read

ITSA Makes Recommendations to Strengthen the European Union's Digital Product Passport

In response to the European Union's (EU) Digital Product Passport (DPP) initiative, the International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA) has crafted comprehensive recommendations to ensure a secure and interoperable implementation.

Associations

Nicola Sudan

20 Nov. 2023

2 min read

ITSA Welcomes New Members and Board

With three new companies recently added to the growing membership base of the International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA), the total number of members now stands at 28 – the highest level yet!

Associations

Nicola Sudan

26 Oct. 2023

9 min read

ITSA Counters Claim that Tax Stamp-Based Track and Trace Not Compatible with FCTC Protocol

The International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA) has responded to a claim by economic advisory firm Oxford Economics (OE) that tax stamp-based track and trace systems are not compatible with the WHO FCTC Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products, while ‘fully digital’ solutions, based on open standards, are.

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Nicola Sudan

30 March 2023

5 min read

Interview with an ITSA Member – Garsu Pasaulis

This month, we continue our series of interviews with members of the International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA), who share their experiences of the tax stamp industry and look ahead to some of the challenges and opportunities yet to come.

Associations Companies Interviews

Gerben van Wijk

23 Dec. 2022

3 min read

2023 – An Exciting Year for Revenue Stamps

Although it is impossible to predict the future, it is clear that the industry has a shared expectation for 2023 when it comes to revenue stamps: growth!

Associations

Nicola Sudan

1 Dec. 2022

2 min read

ITSA Launches ISO 22382 Review

The international standard ISO 22382:2018, which was published in October 2018 as a guidance for tax stamp issuers on best practice in the design, sourcing, issuance, and monitoring of tax stamps, is due for review in 2023.

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Nicola Sudan

5 June 2022

2 min read

ITSA Appoints New Board and Chairman

Following its 5th Annual General Meeting, held in May 2022 in Malta during the Tax Stamp & Traceability Forum, the International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA) has appointed three directors to its board. Furthermore, ITSA is pleased to announce the appointment of a new chairman.

Associations Events

Nicola Sudan

2 May 2022

8 min read

ITSA’s First In-Person Workshop in Three Years Draws Latin American Audience

After several years of little to no travel as a result of COVID-19, it was wonderful to meet up with old and new colleagues again at the High Security Printing™ Latin America conference, held in Mexico City in March.

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Nicola Sudan

13 Jan. 2022

2 min read

ITSA to Host Seminar for Latin American Tax Authorities

The International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA) is inviting regional government authorities to a pre-conference seminar to discuss best practices and lessons learned in the tracking and tracing of excise products, especially tobacco and alcohol.

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Latest News

From Stamps to Systems: Why ITSA Has a New Name

ITSA Takes Aim at Fake Tax Stamps Sold Online

ITSA Raises Concern Over Weakened DPP Provisions

Track and Trace Success and Failure Under Scrutiny at ITSA Webinar

ASPA Charts the Future: Fresh Leadership and First Industry Report

Calling All Revenue Authorities: Mark Your Diaries for ITSA Webinar

Interview with Incoming ITSA Chair Tim McIntyre

ITSA Appoints New Chairman as it Celebrates 10th Anniversary

ASPA Forum Urges Unified Strategy to Combat Counterfeiting

ITSA Selected as Liaison Organisation to EU Standards Body

The Strength of a ‘Phygital’ Approach

ITSA Makes Recommendations to Strengthen the European Union's Digital Product Passport

ITSA Welcomes New Members and Board

ITSA Counters Claim that Tax Stamp-Based Track and Trace Not Compatible with FCTC Protocol

Interview with an ITSA Member – Garsu Pasaulis

2023 – An Exciting Year for Revenue Stamps

ITSA Launches ISO 22382 Review

ITSA Appoints New Board and Chairman

ITSA’s First In-Person Workshop in Three Years Draws Latin American Audience

ITSA to Host Seminar for Latin American Tax Authorities

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