In order to protect the legitimate market, ensure fair competition, and prevent the distribution of products of dubious origin that may pose a threat to consumers’ health, the Association’s internal security service conducts ongoing monitoring of retail outlets across various regions of the country, analyzes product supply channels, and identifies cases of alcoholic products being sold without the required documentation, excise stamps, or with signs of counterfeiting.

Relevant information is submitted to the authorized state bodies for appropriate response measures in accordance with the applicable legislation.

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For example, the Association, particularly through its security service, systematically carries out annual activities aimed at identifying and suppressing the circulation of illicit excisable products in all regions of the country. This work includes market monitoring, cooperation with government authorities, as well as operational and preventive measures, which help effectively reduce the shadow market and protect bona fide market participants.

Thanks to the efforts of our employees, 78 criminal cases have been initiated for the production of illicit excisable products. The volume of identified products amounted to 516 thousand liters of alcohol and 453.5 thousand bottles of other alcoholic beverages. In addition, nearly 90 thousand illegal accounting and control stamps (ACS) were detected.