At the initiative of its members, the Union has successfully advocated for the postponement of provisions regarding the operation of access control systems at excise warehouses until December 1, 2026. This extension provides alcohol producers with the necessary time and resources to properly comply with legislative requirements.
The issue arose because the law mandates that producers equip excise warehouses with access control systems and ensure regulatory authorities have access to them. However, the Ministry of Finance only released the draft regulations for their operation on October 27, 2025, leaving businesses with insufficient time to complete the procurement and installation of the required equipment.
The Union appealed to the relevant Parliamentary Committee, and on December 3, 2025, the Verkhovna Rada adopted Draft Law No. 14097, which extends the deadlines. The relevant provisions will now enter into force on April 1, 2026, and will be formally implemented starting December 1, 2026.
We thank the Members of Parliament and the relevant Committee for this pro-business decision. This resolution grants alcohol producers the time needed for design, ordering, and installation, ensuring a realistic transition to the new requirements.