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In 2025, Ukraine\u2019s alcohol industry operated amid significant challenges and extensive regulatory changes. At the same time, thanks to the active and consistent work of the European Business Association\u2019s Committee on Wine and Spirits, a number of important achievements for the sector were secured.<\/p>\n
During the Committee\u2019s year-end meeting, member companies reviewed the year\u2019s outcomes, presenting key accomplishments, successful initiatives, and legislative changes aimed at improving the business environment in the alcohol industry. EBA Committees Manager Yurii Andriiv presented the Committee\u2019s results for 2025 and outlined its priorities and work plans for 2026.<\/p>\n
One of the Committee\u2019s greatest achievements was the postponement of the launch of the electronic excise system (e-Excise) to 1 November 2026. Committee member companies were among the key drivers of an active dialogue with government authorities to delay the system\u2019s implementation. This decision will allow businesses to carry out comprehensive testing of the e-Excise system, adapt digital solutions, integrate new accounting processes, and verify all stages of excise goods movement within the future traceability model. An important component of this work was the Committee\u2019s support for the prompt adoption of the necessary regulatory acts to ensure the system functions effectively.<\/p>\n
A key area of the Committee\u2019s activity in 2025 remained the formalisation of the market. Thanks to the Committee\u2019s proactive stance and numerous appeals, the Government approved the Procedure for the Creation and Maintenance of a Register of Licensees\u2019 Website Addresses, covering the sale of beer, alcoholic and low-alcohol beverages, and tobacco products through e-commerce.<\/p>\n
Among the priorities for 2026, Committee members identified the need to ensure the full functioning and testing of the electronic traceability system for excise goods, as well as to continue efforts in market formalisation, particularly with regard to the adoption of necessary regulatory acts under relevant legislation. Special attention will be given to drafting amendments to legislation on the classification of beverages in connection with the entry into force of the Law of Ukraine \u201cOn Grapes, Wine, and Viticulture Products,\u201d as well as facilitating amendments to the Customs Code of Ukraine regarding the labelling of products with graphical elements of electronic excise tax stamps at the warehouses of authorised economic operators.<\/p>\n
Concluding the meeting, Committees Manager Yurii Andriiv thanked Committee members for their active engagement, trust, and consistent stance in protecting business interests, as well as for their joint efforts to improve the business environment of Ukraine\u2019s alcohol sector.<\/p>\n
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