The CBP's notice means that all FDA-regulated product shipments can no longer be released without review by the agency.
He takes the role with a remit to help expand IOTA's membership, boost member engagement and strengthen relationships.
The company will provide between 110m and 150m codes to help Ireland comply with EU regulations on tobacco traceability.
Smokers in the EU consumed 38.9bn illicit cigarettes in 2024, a 10.8% increase on the prior year attributed to tax rises.
A committee has been formed to explore the use of digital traceability systems to combat the trade in fake goods.
A meeting next week will discuss efforts by the OECD to develop evidence-based analysis and policy recommendations.
The Dark Side of Imitation – Counterfeit Alcohol and the Fight for Safety
The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) has published a white paper on the scourge of counterfeit alcohol in response to a string of high-profile incidents that have claimed hundreds of lives.
The document details some of the most notorious incidents in recent years and explains how a brand protection standard (BPS) developed by TAPA Asia Pacific (TAPA APAC) can strengthen the supply chain against counterfeit goods by encouraging logistics companies to "design out" vulnerabilities. Read more