AADE implements electronic traceability for Greek milk and meat

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The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) is implementing a stricter electronic traceability system for milk and meat products in Greece. The initiative aims to prevent 'hellenization'—the misleading practice of labeling products as Greek when they are produced using imported raw materials.

Key components of the plan include the use of electronic dispatch notes, the ‘Artemis 2’ system, and electronic barcodes for all products leaving producers. This digital chain will allow authorities to cross-reference the quantity of raw materials (such as milk powder) entering processing units with the volume of final products (like yogurt or cheese) entering the market.

In a separate regulatory update, AADE has clarified requirements for mandatory electronic invoicing. Businesses with gross revenues up to 1 million euros based on 2023 data may utilize a transition period until December 31, 2026, to gradually adapt to the new electronic regime.

Additionally, AADE is activating automated procedures to determine tax liabilities and issue assessments for taxpayers who fail to submit required income or VAT declarations, utilizing data from banks, employers, and utility companies.

Entities

Artemis 2 · Christos Tsopanos · Greece · Greek Livestock Association · Hellenic Livestock Association · Independent Authority for Public Revenue

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[● 3 SOURCES] The system will compare the quantity of raw materials entered with the final products sold. fonimaleviziou.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · rethnea.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] Greek milk should be labeled as such, while imported milk should carry an EU label. fonimaleviziou.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · rethnea.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] The goal is to catch producers everywhere and stop Hellenization. fonimaleviziou.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · rethnea.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] The system will use electronic delivery notes and the Artemis 2 system. fonimaleviziou.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · rethnea.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] AADE is developing a stricter electronic traceability system for milk and meat. fonimaleviziou.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · rethnea.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] Products leaving producers will have an electronic barcode. fonimaleviziou.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · rethnea.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] The proposed framework will utilize electronic delivery notes and the Artemis 2 system. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.mononews.gr · www.real.gr · www.sofokleousin.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] The system aims to ensure Greek milk is labeled as Greek, while imported products carry an 'EU' designation. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.mononews.gr · www.real.gr · www.sofokleousin.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) is developing a stricter electronic traceability system for milk and meat products. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.mononews.gr · www.real.gr · www.sofokleousin.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] The goal of the new system is to prevent the misleading labeling of products as Greek when imported raw materials were used. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.mononews.gr · www.real.gr · www.sofokleousin.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] Products leaving producers will feature electronic barcodes to be uploaded to a database for cross-referencing. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.mononews.gr · www.real.gr · www.sofokleousin.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] The system will cross-reference the quantity of milk entering processing units with the quantities of final products, such as milk and yogurt, placed on the market. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.mononews.gr · www.real.gr · www.sofokleousin.gr