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Cross-border acquisitions of excise goods by private individuals

Taxation

This initiative will tackle the misuse of cross-border shopping arrangements for private individuals for both alcohol and tobacco, which is a source of concern for several Member States due to lost revenues and the negative impact on national public health policies.

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13 responses

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Wirtschaftskammer Österreich, 5 Jan 2021

Dear Sirs, please find eclosed the feedback of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber. Kind regards, Ralf Kronberger

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spiritsEUROPE, 4 Jan 2021

spiritsEUROPE proudly represents one of Europe’s most valuable agri-food export sectors and, with it, the interests of 29 associations of spirits producers as well as 10 leading multinational companies. It is our mission to represent, defend and promote the European spirits sector and help members…

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European Public Health Alliance, 5 Jan 2021

The European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) together with Corporate Europe Observatory (CEO) welcome the initiative to review this policy. The Inception Impact assessment (IIA) correctly identifies the main problems of the current policy, which have been further highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic,…

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Comité Européen des Entreprises Vins, 5 Jan 2021

CEEV abstract contribution. The full contribution is in the file attached. 1 ABOUT CEEV Comité Européen des Entreprises Vins (CEEV) represents the EU wine companies in the industry and trade. It brings together 23 national organisations from 12 EU MS, plus Switzerland and Ukraine, as well as a…

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The Brewers of Europe, 5 Jan 2021

The single market encourages competition between Member States. The high price of beer in several high tax countries has led consumers to seek out more affordable alternatives abroad. In doing so, these consumers are exercising their legitimate right to purchase beer where taxes (and prices) are…

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The Smoke Free Partnership, 5 Jan 2021

Smoke Free Partnership (SFP) supports the revision of the EU rules on cross-border acquisitions of tobacco products. We welcome the opportunity to submit the attached feedback document to the public consultation on the Inception Impact Assessment for the cross-border acquisitions of excise goods by…

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European Cigar Manufacturers Association, 4 Jan 2021

The European Cigar Manufacturers Association (ECMA) welcomes the opportunity offered by the European Commission to provide input to the inception impact assessment on the revision of Article 32 of Directive 2008/118/EC. ECMA will be attentive to the European Commission's proposal to review…

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European Heart Network, 5 Jan 2021

Smoking is the second largest cause of Cardiovascular disease (CVD) after high blood pressure. It is associated with 13% of all CVD deaths in the EU, which translates to almost 250 000 CVD deaths every year (around 165 000 male and 82 000 female deaths). The average prevalence of smoking (daily and…

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European Alcohol Policy Alliance, 21 Dec 2020

Eurocare welcomes the initiative regarding cross-border acquisitions of excise goods by private individuals. It is positive that the initiative is connected to the Europe's Beating Cancer Plan. Alcohol and tobacco taxation are some of the most effective policy instruments for reducing…

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IOGT-NTO, 3 Jan 2021

IOGT-NTO welcomes the timely review of the tax arrangements for travellers' purchases of alcohol and tobacco. The issues associated with the current rules are well known, not least in Sweden, and have been given additional relevance by the pandemic. The revision of tax arrangements for…

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Movendi International, 5 Jan 2021

Movendi International Submission Movendi International is the largest independent global social movement for development through alcohol prevention. We unite, strengthen, and empower civil society to tackle alcohol as a serious obstacle to development on personal, community, societal, and global…

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Federazione Italiana Tabaccai, 4 Jan 2021

Si invia in allegato il contributo della Federazione Italiana Tabaccai (FIT), organizzazione maggiormente rappresentativa della categoria dei tabaccai (48.000 associati) titolari di piccole imprese a conduzione familiare che operano in tutta Italia in regime di concessione. Si resta a disposizione…

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Associação de Vinhos e Espirituosas de Portugal, 5 Jan 2021

ACIBEV - Portuguese Wine and Spirits Association is a non-profit business association established in January 1975, which represents a significant part of the sector's turnover - production, distribution and trade of wines and spirits as well as vinegars and distillation of wine products. Please…