Sale of unstamped energy drinks to be banned from January

Muscat: The Tax Authority has announced that the sale or circulation of energy drinks and other excise products that do not bear the Digital Tax Stamp (DTS) will be prohibited starting from January 1, 2026.

According to the authority, the import of energy drinks and other excise goods without the digital tax stamp was already banned in June last year. The upcoming measure extends enforcement to the local market by preventing the sale or circulation of any such products that do not carry the required stamp.

The Digital Tax Stamp is part of the national excise tax system and is intended to ensure product authenticity, quality, and safety, while also strengthening tax compliance and combating illicit trade.

The Tax Authority has urged consumers to verify the presence of the DTS label on energy drinks and other excise products before purchasing them. Consumers can check the stamp using the designated DTS verification tools to confirm that products are compliant with regulations.

The authority also called on businesses and retailers to ensure full compliance ahead of the January 2026 deadline to avoid penalties and disruptions to their operations.