TPD20050 - Tobacco Track and Trace: sanctions for non-compliance
The Tobacco Track and Trace sanctions allow HMRC to process the following where non-compliance has been detected:Ìý
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- financial penalties, Ìý
- removal from the Tobacco Track & Trace system (where a registration is held)Ìý
- forfeiture of legitimate tobacco products which are located alongside non-compliant tobacco products.Ìý
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Trading Standards carry out visits to premises and investigate breaches of the Track & Trace regulations. Trading Standards officers may access the UK Tobacco Track and Trace system and verify compliance. Ìý
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If non-compliance is identified, Trading standards officers will share relevant information with HMRC to determine:Ìý
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- if a penalty is applicable,Ìý
- the value of a penalty, Ìý
- the person who is liable for the penalty,Ìý
- the deactivation of an EOID (Economic Operator Identification number) or FID (Facility Identification number) Once deactivated for a designated period of either 6 months or 5 years, the registered person may not re-apply until that period has expired. Ìý
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For more information see the following guidanceÌý
TTTC6000 - Tobacco track and trace sanctions: contentsÌý
TTTC7000 - Financial penalties: contentsÌý
TTTC8000 - Other sanctions for non-compliance: contentsÌý