HM Customs Duty Stamp Labels
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Dunaskin
Simon
Sorry can't help Dunaskin - what are they?
Simon
Simon
It is the new scheme for duty stamping of retail containers (bottles) of spirits and wines that are intended for consumption in the UK. The stamp is being incorporated into existing label designs and there is also a 'freestanding stamp' which can be applied to a bottle if the existing label cannot accomodate it. Comes into force on 1st April 2006 and all bottles must be 'stamped' by 1st Jan 2007.
All the current advice etc is geared to the producers, warehousers, importers etc. but scant advice for printers regarding security and controlling printed stamps.
Sounds like a real pain in the butt. Are there any standards or guidance documents for the scheme? If it's Customs and Excise I would contact them direct.It is the new scheme for duty stamping of retail containers (bottles) of spirits and wines that are intended for consumption in the UK. The stamp is being incorporated into existing label designs and there is also a 'freestanding stamp' which can be applied to a bottle if the existing label cannot accomodate it. Comes into force on 1st April 2006 and all bottles must be 'stamped' by 1st Jan 2007. All the current advice etc is geared to the producers, warehousers, importers etc. but scant advice for printers regarding security and controlling printed stamps.
Simon
Are there any standards or guidance documents for the scheme?
Customs and Excise link for strip stamps
UKDutyStampsScheme.pdf 536.49KB 38 downloads
Steve the problem with uploading files is sorted now.
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Simon
Steve (Gaskit) sent me the document below. You may have already seen it Ian, but it might be a reference.
UKDutyStampsScheme.pdf 536.49KB 38 downloads
Steve the problem with uploading files is sorted now.
Regards,
Simon
Simon
We already have the HM Customs documents but they are geared towards the users of the stamps, albeit they do detail the design and printing requirements. As I said in the initial post there is no guidance for label printers on security aspects of printed stamps on our premises or the control of printed waste. Seems like the usual half-cocked, not-fully-thought-through scheme.
We already have the HM Customs documents but they are geared towards the users of the stamps, albeit they do detail the design and printing requirements. As I said in the initial post there is no guidance for label printers on security aspects of printed stamps on our premises or the control of printed waste. Seems like the usual half-cocked, not-fully-thought-through scheme.
No probs mate. I suppose if there is no guidance or rquirements specified then whatever reasonable steps you take would be due diligence. Do you print retailer branded packaging? If so how do you handle the waste? I think in the BRC/IOP retailer branded waste has to be compacted, destroyed, rendered unusable / unreadable or something - I'm being lazy I should really get the standard out.
Simon