[:uk]The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved new rules for the preparation of excise electronic documents, which must be completed by economic operators at all stages of the movement of marked goods. The documents must be in electronic form with a QR code, and their application will commence on January 1, 2026.
A resolution has also been adopted regarding the formation of a unique group identifier for goods subject to marking. This identifier will be used in the electronic system for the circulation of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products, and its formation will begin upon the publication of the resolution, with certain provisions coming into effect on January 1, 2026.
Furthermore, the procedure for the creation and functioning of the Electronic System for the circulation of the aforementioned goods has been approved, with its operation starting on January 1, 2026. The system will ensure electronic traceability of the circulation of goods and is set to undergo testing from March 1 to December 31, 2025.
A memorandum between the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine and UNICEF is aimed at protecting children’s rights, providing for cooperation in the reform of the justice system and its adaptation to the needs of children. The memorandum will be in effect until December 31, 2029.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
On the Accounting Price of Banking Metals
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The National Bank of Ukraine has published the accounting prices for banking metals as of October 9, 2024. According to the announcement, the accounting price of gold is 109,161.87 UAH per troy ounce, silver – 1,292.06 UAH, platinum – 40,040.39 UAH, and palladium – 41,839.35 UAH. It is important to note that these prices do not obligate the National Bank of Ukraine to buy or sell these metals at the specified rates.
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On the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia Against Foreign Currencies
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On October 9, 2024, the National Bank of Ukraine published the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies. The document lists the rates for 42 currencies, including: 41.1756 UAH for 1 US dollar, 45.2437 UAH for 1 euro, and 53.9606 UAH for 1 British pound. The exchange rates are used for accounting purposes as well as for operations of the NBU with the State Treasury of Ukraine. It is important to note that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell currencies at these rates.
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By the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated October 4, 2024, the Procedure for the Preparation of Excise Electronic Document and its form has been approved. According to this act, excise electronic documents must be prepared by economic operators at all stages of the movement of marked goods that contain graphical elements of electronic excise stamps. The documents are prepared in electronic form using the software of the Electronic System for Circulation of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Products.
The preparation of excise electronic documents in paper form is allowed in the event of a connection failure with the server of the Electronic System. All data must be entered in the state language, and the excise electronic document is considered valid only if it contains a QR code. The resolution comes into effect on the day of publication, and its provisions will be applied starting from January 1, 2026.
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On Approval of Requirements for the Algorithm and Criteria for Forming a Unique Group Identifier
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The resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated October 4, 2024, No. 1143 establishes requirements for the algorithm and criteria for forming a unique group identifier for goods subject to labeling. It states that this identifier will be used in the electronic system for the circulation of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, and liquids for electronic cigarettes.
The unique group identifier will be formed by economic operators using software and will contain elements such as the identifier code, type of grouping, date and time of grouping, as well as other data. The resolution also regulates how the identifier should appear, including the barcode formats used for its application on packaging.
An important aspect is that the unique group identifier can be formed both by the system’s software and by the proprietary software solutions of economic operators. The resolution comes into effect from the moment of its publication, except for certain provisions that will enter into force on January 1, 2026.
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This resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated October 4, 2024, establishes the procedure for the creation and functioning of the Electronic System for the Circulation of Alcoholic Beverages, Tobacco Products, and Liquids for Electronic Cigarettes. It defines the main principles of the system’s operation, including user registration, electronic excise stamp formation, and procedures for information exchange between state authorities and economic operators.
The main provisions of the act include:
- Approval of the procedure for the creation and functioning of the Electronic System, which will ensure electronic traceability of the circulation of the specified goods.
- Designation of the technical administrator of the system — the state enterprise “DIYA”.
- Conducting a trial operation of the system in test mode from March 1 to December 31, 2025.
- The system will commence operation on January 1, 2026.
- Regulation of access to the system for different categories of users, including regulatory bodies and economic operators.
It is also specified that information created during testing will not be stored in the system and will be deleted after the completion of the test mode.
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The Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) establishes the framework for cooperation to protect children’s rights in Ukraine. It stipulates joint work on reforms in the justice system that meet international standards, particularly concerning the rehabilitation of children who have been victims of violence.
The parties commit to supporting each other in strengthening the rule of law, coordinating efforts to protect children’s rights, adapting justice processes to the needs of children, and developing the institutional capacity of the Ministry of Justice. The memorandum does not impose financial obligations but allows for the mobilization of external resources.
The mechanism for implementing the partnership includes regular meetings and a joint work plan, as well as adherence to ethical standards and confidentiality during data exchange. The memorandum is valid until December 31, 2029, with the possibility of extension by mutual agreement of the parties.
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