Digital labeling of tobacco products

Digital labeling of tobacco products is mandatory in Kazakhstan from October 1, 2020 in accordance with the Decree on the mandatory labeling of tobacco products that came into force. All tobacco products produced in Kazakhstan or imported into the Republic of Kazakhstan are marked with the Data Matrix code. This code contains information about tobacco products. It contains "protection" digital information about the manufacturer, importer, serial number of the consignment of goods and other information necessary to control its movement. This is done to reduce the shadow turnover in the tobacco market of the republic and remove uncertified and low-quality products from circulation. To do this, manufacturers, importers, wholesale and retail sellers are required to register in the Information System for Marking and Traceability of Goods (IS MT) by means of an EDS, for this you need to follow the link https://elk.prod.markirovka.ismet.kz/login-kep and register as a participant in the turnover of tobacco products, and you also need to update the cash register software and purchase a 2D scanner, or you can install an alternative free mobile application Naqty.Sauda.Kassa, which allows you to read special Data Matrix codes for further withdrawal from the turnover of goods. The entire path of the goods from production to sale to the final consumer can be tracked in the IS MPT. Also, the labeling process can be divided into main stages with mandatory actions of its participants: The manufacturer / importer puts a digital code on the product; The sale of labeled goods is accompanied by an extract of the Certificate of acceptance / transfer of CM (control mark) The store confirms the Certificate of acceptance / transfer of CM by scanning the brand code on the product; When selling goods at the checkout, it is required to scan the marking code. In the system, the goods are "out of circulation"