Tobacco Track & Trace Norway
Our end-to-end Track & Trace solution — fully aligned with EU TPD requirements and ready for the July 2027 national go-live. Supporting all key economic operators: manufacturers, importers, distributors, and first retail.
Aligning with EU Track & Trace Standards
As an EEA/EFTA member state, Norway is closely integrated with the European Union, requiring the adoption of key regional legislation, including the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD). The country is integrating with the EU-wide TPD traceability system and connecting directly to the EU TPD repository network (Primary repositories, EU Router, and Secondary Repository).
To enable this transition, a national ID Issuer will be appointed for generating Unique Identifiers. In the first wave, cigarettes and roll-your-own tobacco fall into scope, with other product categories following at a later date.
Alongside regional alignment, the country maintains one of Europe’s strictest national approaches to novel nicotine products, shaping both the product range in scope and the retail environment.
New Tobacco Track & Trace Regulation in Norway
Starting in July 2027, the country is implementing an EU-aligned Tobacco Products Directive requiring all economic operators to adopt end-to-end Track & Trace systems. Designed to combat illicit trade, secure tax revenues, and protect public health, this legislation mandates the application of Unique Identifier (UI) codes on every unit pack to enable full supply chain visibility through to the point of sale.
Compliance Timeline & Implementation Phases
Track key milestones for the Track & Trace rollout — from initial mandatory compliance to the sell-through period and final category extension.
Operational Obligations & Core Requirements
Understand your operational requirements: from unique unit identification and movement tracking to mandatory repository reporting.
Identification
Unique code per pack (item-level). ID codes required for importers, economic operators (EOID, FID) and operators of first retail.
Tracking
Track exact product movements between facilities. Hierarchies must be maintained. The main supply chain from manufacturing to first retail outlet must be scanned.
Reporting
Report all events to the Secondary Repository. Report financial transactions (orders, invoices, payments). The Secondary Repository sends an acknowledgement back.
Explore Key Components of Norwegian T&T System
Capture and manage supply-chain tracking data seamlessly, connecting directly with Norway's national ID Issuer and the EU TPD repository system for full regulatory compliance.
Each unit pack carries a UI applied at production or import; unique identification maintained at every packaging level (pack → carton → case → pallet).
Challenges Faced by Stakeholders
Manufacturers, importers, distributors, logistics operators, and retailers face several critical challenges in aligning with Norway’s Track & Trace regulations. Each stage of implementation requires precise technical and operational coordination to ensure compliance and maintain business continuity.
System Integration
Aligning production lines, warehouses, and logistics systems with EU Router / Secondary Repository reporting.
Event Accuracy & Timing
Correct timestamps, sequencing of dispatch/arrival events, reconciliation of IDs.
Restricted Product Scope & Retail Model
Operating within Norway's nicotine ban, tobacco-only flavour rule and registered-retailer-only distribution (no vending, no distance sales).
Transition Period Management
Managing legacy (non-coded) stock during the sell-through period.
Data & Error Management
Handling acknowledgements, error codes and retries without duplication.
Capture Supply Chain Events in Real Time — and Turn Data into Advantage
Our solution combines industrial hardware (scanners, mobile terminals) and intelligent software applications to capture every unique code event, including serialization, aggregation, shipments, receipts, and returns. Our centralized Portal provides real-time inventory visibility, automated compliance reporting to the eExcise system, and advanced analytics tools — including AI-powered insights for operational performance, regulatory monitoring, and sales intelligence.
Your End-to-End Compliance Partner for Norwegian Market
We deliver a complete, reliable compliance solution tailored to national Track & Trace requirements. Our system supports every stage of your operations — from production and import to distribution and retail — ensuring full legal compliance while giving you real-time visibility and control over your supply chain.
Movilizer Solution - How We Help
Explore how our end-to-end Track & Trace solution simplifies regulatory compliance while optimizing key warehouse and supply chain operations.
Built on Proven Regulated-Industry Experience
Mature implementation experience, large-scale data processing and regulated-industry know-how for complex compliance and traceability programs.