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Filtered by Tax Stamps — 6 articles

Chander S Jeena

21 May 2026

4 min read

India: Rajasthan Debuts Multi-Colour Codes and Holograms

The Rajasthan State Excise Department has strengthened its alcohol control framework with the introduction of a new generation of tax stamps, combining enhanced physical security with upgraded digital verification. The move reflects a broader shift among Indian states towards more robust, multi-layered approaches to combating illicit trade.

Tax Stamps

Chander S Jeena

22 Jan. 2026

2 min read

Hong Kong Customs Confirms 99% Success in Holographic Duty Stamp Pilot

In October, Holography & Optical Technology News™ reported on Hong Kong Customs (HKC) launch of a three-month pilot programme for its new tobacco duty stamp system. The initiative involved holographic trial duty stamps on duty-paid cigarette packs to help prevent illegal trade and enhance tax compliance.

Tax Stamps

Chander S Jeena

23 Oct. 2025

2 min read

Hong Kong Lights Up Optical Defence Against Illicit Tobacco

Hong Kong Customs has started a three-month pilot scheme under the new duty stamp system to tackle illicit tobacco sales and ensure tax compliance.

Tax Stamps

Chander S Jeena

18 Aug. 2025

2 min read

Optical Features Retained in Argentina’s Revamped Tax Stamps

Argentina’s cigarette tax stamps have undergone a redesign following the transformation of the country’s tax authority from the Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos (AFIP) to the Agencia de Recaudación y Control Aduanero (ARCA). While the change reflects new institutional branding and regulatory updates under General Resolution 5603/2024, the stamps’ core optical security features remain firmly in place.

Tax Stamps

Chander S Jeena

19 June 2025

2 min read

Optical Upgrade: Uttarakhand Introduces New Tax Stamps

The Uttarakhand State Excise Department, located in northern India, has enhanced its tax stamps by incorporating optical security features.

Optical Security Tax Stamps

Chander S Jeena

21 April 2025

5 min read

TSTF Review – What’s Next for Optical Security for Tax Stamps?

The 12th edition of the Reconnaissance Tax Stamp & Traceability Forum™ (TSTF) took place from 7-9 April in Cape Town, South Africa. More than 165 delegates from 84 organisations representing 44 countries (including tax authorities from Africa and worldwide) participated in the event. They explored strategic and practical solutions to safeguard and enhance government tax revenues while combating the illicit trade in tobacco, alcohol, and other products.

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India: Rajasthan Debuts Multi-Colour Codes and Holograms

Hong Kong Customs Confirms 99% Success in Holographic Duty Stamp Pilot

Hong Kong Lights Up Optical Defence Against Illicit Tobacco

Optical Features Retained in Argentina’s Revamped Tax Stamps

Optical Upgrade: Uttarakhand Introduces New Tax Stamps

TSTF Review – What’s Next for Optical Security for Tax Stamps?

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