In accordance with Law No. 1978 on the Protection of Public Health from the Harmful Effects of Tobacco, the Government of Ukraine has launched the eTobacco project. This project involves the digital transformation and collection of information on manufacturers and importers of tobacco products, as well as their composition and emissions.
Manufacturers and importers will publish data on the ingredients of tobacco products and the consequences of their use for consumers on a specialized portal. This will ensure that important information is available to the public.
Developed as part of the Digital Transformation Support Initiative, the portal is supported by USAID and UK Dev and aims to ensure transparency in the circulation of tobacco products. This will allow the state to control the quality of products and have a clear list of manufacturers and importers to effectively combat the “black market”.
The legislation requires manufacturers to provide data for a common database by February 1, 2025, after which the eTobacco portal will be fully operational. This portal will become a key tool for state control, ensuring that tobacco products comply with European standards.
In addition, the government emphasizes that the eTobacco portal will fulfill the role of an economic regulator of the market, ensuring a set of measures stipulated by law. It will support responsible market participants who adhere to high quality standards and rely on cooperation with consumers and the state.
