Glossary of Tax Stamp Terms
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Taggant |
molecular or microscopic particles that can be organic or inorganic in composition and exhibit specific and unique physical, biological, chemical or spectroscopic properties. Also known as forensic markers |
| Tamper-evident |
devices such as seals and closures that demonstrate that the product or packaging has been opened or otherwise accessed. |
| Tax stamp |
in the context of tobacco and alcohol, the most common term for stamps issued by government revenue agencies that denote payment of excise duty. They normally take the form of printed items with visible and covert security features and are affixed to cigarette and alcohol products by the manufacturers or distributors. Tax Stamps are also referred to as fiscal stamps, excise stamps, revenue stamps and duty stamps. |
| Thermal printing |
a process which produces a printed image by selectively heating coated thermochromic paper, or thermal paper as it is commonly known. The coating turns black in the areas where it is heated, producing an image. Thermal transfer printing is a related method that uses a heat-sensitive ribbon instead of heat-sensitive paper |
| Thermochromic |
the change in colour of dyes or inks when their temperature is changed by the application of heat. |
| Track and trace |
the process of monitoring and recording the past and present whereabouts of a shipment, as it passes through different handlers on its way to its destination, through a distribution network. Tracing refers to where the product has been, while tracking refers to where it is going next |