Countries / Middle East & Africa

Burkina Faso

Tax stamps on excise goodsDetails being verifiedChecked 2 Nov 2026
SystemSMAT: marking, authentication, tracking and tracing of tobacco products
Code on the productSecured stickers on packs, cartons and cases, checked with a dedicated app. Public sources do not name the code type
AggregationStickers on packs, cartons and cases.
First stepHold the licence of a manufacturer or importer of excise goods.
Supplier checklist (PDF)

Overview

Tobacco products made in or imported into Burkina Faso must carry SMAT stickers on packs, cartons and cases before they go on sale. Decree 2025-0198 of 4 March 2025 set up the system, in force since 5 July 2025. It replaced the earlier system based on Codentify. A private Burkinabè operator developed it.

If you supply this market

  1. Hold the licence of a manufacturer or importer of excise goods.
  2. Order stamps from the authority for each batch: SMAT: marking.
  3. Apply a stamp to every unit before release and activate it in the system.
  4. Keep stock and reports in line: unstamped goods can be seized.

Typical steps for this type of regime. The exact rules are in the sources. Choosing equipment: printing methods.

Timeline

Already in force

  • 28 Dec 2015First traceability order, based on Codentify
  • 4 Mar 2025Decree 2025-0198 sets up SMAT
  • 5 Jul 2025SMAT in force: tobacco products on the market must carry the stickers

Frequently asked questions

Is product marking mandatory in Burkina Faso?

Only excise goods carry tax stamps: SMAT: marking. Other consumer goods are not marked.

What is already in force?

28 Dec 2015: First traceability order, based on Codentify; 4 Mar 2025: Decree 2025-0198 sets up SMAT; 5 Jul 2025: SMAT in force: tobacco products on the market must carry the stickers.

What code goes on the product?

Secured stickers on packs, cartons and cases, checked with a dedicated app. Public sources do not name the code type.

Is aggregation required?

Stickers on packs, cartons and cases.

What changes next?

No announced changes found yet.

Where can I check the rules?

Start with Minute.bf: entry into force on 5 July 2025. All sources are listed at the end of this page.

Sources

Checked 2 Nov 2026. Seen something outdated? Send a correction.