<h1>Track and Trace mechanism to distinguish tax-paid tobacco products from illicit ones and modernize regulatory enforcement nationwide.</h1> Pack-level Track and Trace (T&T) is proposed to deploy unique pack identification to distinguish tax-paid tobacco products from illicit ones, enhancing visibility and compliance across retail and supply chains. Implementation should prioritize interoperability, cost-effective and non-disruptive solutions, and adaptability to enforcement realities. Effective outcomes depend on collaboration among government, industry, and technology providers and draw on existing international traceability practices to support broader regulatory modernization.