The EU traceability system was introduced in 2019 to combat the illicit trade in tobacco products. It is a track and trace system where all tobacco products are marked with a unique identifier (UI), so that their movement can be tracked from manufacturer to first retail outlet.

The traceability system for tobacco products has been introduced in the EU to combat illegal trade. The system ensures that all types of tobacco products can be traced all the way from the factory to the retail outlet selling tobacco to consumers. Each package receives a unique ID marking, allowing authorities to follow the tobacco product’s journey throughout the entire distribution chain.