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EMCS Functional Stage 0 into production

New electronic system for monitoring movement of excise goods will benefit traders and help tackle fraud

On 1 April 2010, a new electronic system for monitoring and controlling the movement of excise goods (alcohol, tobacco and energy products) within the EU becomes operational. The Excise Movement and Control System (EMCS) will make intra-EU trade in excise goods cheaper and simpler for operators, while also making it quicker and easier for Member States to tackle excise fraud.

Read full article at Europa website.