To prevent illicit trade, counterfeiting, and tax evasion, modern tax regimes use physical secure stamps and real-time electronic tracking systems.

The EGMS is an automated software and hardware framework integrated directly into manufacturing bottling and packaging lines. It automatically counts production volumes using high-speed laser counters and monitors real-time compliance.

Excise stamps—which can be physical paper stamps or highly secure digital marks—must be affixed to specific consumer goods like wines, spirits, beer, mineral water, juices, and tobacco products before they leave the factory floor.

Possessing unstamped excisable goods, reusing old stamps, or manufacturing counterfeit stamps are criminal offenses. Penalties include automatic seizure and destruction of the goods, heavy administrative fines, and prison sentences for the business directors.