Improving the way tax stamps are developed and used
The International Tax Stamp Association is a not-for-profit organisation, founded in November 2015, that is working to ensure better understanding of the benefits of tax stamp and traceability systems, and to promote high professional standards through education, research and advocacy, and by developing and promoting best practice.
ITSA is recognised by government regulators and tax issuing authorities at national and regional level as an authoritative voice for the tax stamp community. We currently have 28 members from 18 different countries and growing!
If you are interested in joining ITSA then please complete the application form here.
Press Releases
6 Mar 2024
Interview with an ITSA Member – OpSec Security
In the first of our 2024 interview series, we explore the tax stamp industry from an insider perspective, delving into its challenges, opportunities, and potential developments with International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA) members. This month, the insights are courtesy of Steven Proudfoot, Product Director for OpSec Security’s government solutions business …
6 Feb 2024
The EU Digital Product Passport ITSA’s Recommendations for a Secure and Interoperable Approach
The purpose of this document, prepared by the International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA), is to offer recommendations for a secure and interoperable implementation of the European Union’s (EU) Digital Product Passport (DPP). The DPP is likely to have a far-reaching effect on product traceability systems across numerous industries. However, ITSA …
1 Feb 2024
Interviews with ITSA Members 2023 – Common Threads and Differences
Last year, we launched a series of interviews with International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA) members to collect personal insights into the advances, challenges and possible future developments shaping the tax stamp industry’s evolution. In this article, we look back at common threads that emerged and where opinions differed, considering how …
reports
An introduction to the international standard for tax stamps
Document distributed as part of Ian Lancaster’s workshop on the review of ISO Standard 22382
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Proposal for an FCTC Protocol-Compliant Tobacco Control System Blue Print
Its aim is to contribute to the work being carried out on implementing a tobacco track and trace system compliant …
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ITSA Guideline
Why Tax Stamps Provide the Best Combined Solution for Traceability and Security Features Under the EU Tobacco Products Directive
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