Advanced security and tracking systems to protect what matters
Alcohol, tobacco, vaping products, cannabis, and other taxed goods are frequent targets for criminal activity. This costs governments billions of dollars in lost revenue, undermines regulatory frameworks and puts citizenry at risk. CBN helps governments regain control by delivering a secure, fully-integrated, physical and digital solution which provides full visibility of products across the entire supply chain, detect losses, and deter fraud. Our excise control solutions help ensure that duty flows exactly where it should, into essential public programs and services.
Real-world impact of Excise Control
Revenue recovery
& tax gap analysis
Use case:
Understanding where and why tax revenue is lost
CBN’s Excise Control solutions help governments uncover and quantify revenue losses across the supply chains of alcohol, tobacco, vaping products, cannabis, and other duty-paid goods. By tracking production, movement, and sales, our systems provide insight into where leakage occurs, while simultaneously empowering smarter enforcement and policy decisions.
Key features:
- Identifies where illicit trade bypasses legal channels
- Quantifies lost tax revenue with real-time data
- Target audits and investigations based on risk
- Informs future legislation and tax policy
Multi-stakeholder collaboration
Use case:
Coordinating policy and enforcement
Illicit trade in tobacco, alcohol, and cannabis impacts public health, safety, and tax revenue generated from legitimate and regulated distribution channels. CBN works to unite manufacturers, lawmakers, law enforcement, customs, and public health to implement trusted, end-to-end excise control programs. These collaborations ensure regulations are enforceable, commercially viable, and aligned with national priorities.
Key features:
- Aligns economic, health, and enforcement goals
- Supports public-private cooperation
- Ensures clear accountability at every supply-chain stage
- Reinforces legal trade and deters black-market activity
Why choose CBN for Excise Control?
A trusted partner governments rely on
CBN recognizes the value of sitting with our customers and taking time to fully understand the unique challenges present in each and every excise control ecosystem. All projects start with a thorough market review and direct engagement with manufacturers, retailers, customs, taxation, public health, and law-enforcement stakeholders, leading to a tailored business case and action plan for solution design. We only recommend solutions we feel you need. It all starts with a conversation.
- Trusted provider of secure systems in 80+ jurisdictions
- Custom-built platforms adaptable to evolving tax policies
- End-to-end solutions from design to integration
- Government, customs, and revenue agency expertise
- Proven record helping countries recover lost excise revenue
Our people and principles in action
Meet the experts behind our Excise Control solutions
“We’re not just enabling the tracking of goods, we’re helping governments protect public revenue, disrupt illicit trade, and reinforce public trust in how essential programs are funded.”
— Tim McIntyre, Senior Director, Excise Control
Our approach to meaningful partnerships
At CBN, we design and deliver excise solutions with long-term impact in mind. Our collaborative model ensures your tax and tracking systems evolve with market realities, policy shifts, and enforcement needs. From initial diagnostics to operational deployment and system refinement, we walk with you every step of the way.
Below is our proven four-step framework for delivering trusted, full-service Excise Control solutions:
Discover
We start by assessing current excise vulnerabilities and identifying the points of greatest revenue leakage, quantifying loss and laying the foundation for an effective control strategy.
Design
We build tailored track-and-trace systems using secure labelling, real-time databases, and policy-aligned compliance tools. Every feature is adapted to your country’s regulatory and tax environment.
Deliver
From safe print production to software deployment and national training, CBN manages a seamless rollout that minimizes disruption and drives adoption across all stakeholders.
Support
We provide continuous monitoring, technical support, and data analytics to fine-tune performance and keep your excise ecosystem responsive and protected long after launch.
Client success story
How the Canada Revenue Agency strengthened Excise Control
Learn how the Canada Revenue Agency worked with CBN to modernize its Excise Control program to address the illicit sale of tobacco products.
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At CBN, your work matters. Whether you’re building secure software, designing trusted ID systems, or printing the currency people use every day, every role here contributes to something bigger.
We’re driven by purpose, grounded in principle, and united by the impact we make around the world. If you’re looking for a career where integrity, innovation, and real-world responsibility come together, you’ll find it at CBN.
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CBN stands out through its deep commitment to being a values-based company. Our values guide daily conversations, influence decisions in the boardroom, and shape the environment we work in.”Tim McIntyre
Senior Director, Excise Control
Why work at CBN?
Purpose-driven work
At CBN, your work helps protect identities, secures borders, and supports safer, more connected communities. Whether you’re in software, manufacturing, or operations, every role contributes to real-world impact.
Guided by values that matter
Our seven core principles, Reason, Integrity, Honesty, Independence, Justice, Productivity, and Pride, aren’t just words on a wall. They guide how we make decisions, lead teams, and build careers.
Global talent & global reach
Our people and partners are based across the world, reflecting the international scale of the customers we serve. At CBN, you’ll collaborate across borders to deliver secure, high-performance solutions with global impact.
Professional growth & personal well-being
We invest in your future with competitive compensation, a robust pension plan, and health benefits designed to support both you and your loved ones. That’s why so many of our team members build fulfilling, decades-long careers here.
Great work starts with great people
At CBN, we’re looking for people who care about doing the right thing and want to build a career that makes a real difference.
Industry recognized
& trusted by clients
100+ secure government ID and issuance programs delivered globally
250+ partnerships with government agencies and institutions
Millions of secure identity documents produced annually
Globally recognized as a world leader
From national lotteries to border security, more than 100 governments and institutions around the world rely on CBN to deliver secure, high-impact solutions. Our commitment to innovation, integrity,
and excellence has earned us global recognition and the enduring trust of our clients.