TTTC6050 | Overview of sanctions

This section outlines the sanctions that were introduced from July 2023 to address non-compliance with the Tobacco Track and Trace regulations. The sanctions are particularly aimed at the street level sector where illicit tobacco does considerable harm.

Section 93 of the Finance Act 2022 gave HMRC the power to make regulations to impose tougher sanctions for contravening the requirements in the Tobacco Products (Traceability and Security Features) Regulations 2019. The sanctions include financial penalties and the removal of an Economic Operator or Facility ID, either temporarily or longer term. There is also provision for seizure of any tobacco products which are found alongside non-compliant tobacco products.