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.

Websites selling alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, tobacco surrogates, herbal smoking products, electronic cigarettes, and refill containers with or without nicotine are subject to regulatory oversight. The effectiveness of their age verification systems is assessed to ensure compliance with legal requirements.

The Danish Safety Technology Authority monitors compliance with the requirements for age verification in connection with the sale of alcohol, tobacco products, etc. and electronic cigarettes, etc. in distance sales (online sales). The rules are under the Ministry of the Interior and Health, which can provide guidance on the rules.

The Danish Safety Technology Authority will check if electronic cigarettes and refill containers have been registered correctly and meet the existing regulations. The control ensures that only registered products are sold and that non-registered products are removed from the market.