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TPD PRO to eTrustEx: Submission Checklist

eTrustex is the official European Commission platform used to send XML notifications and attachments to the EU-CEG (Common Entry Gate) system under the Tobacco Products Directive (2014/40/EU).

1. Prepare the System Entities

  • Add Submitter (with full legal details and Submitter ID)

  • Add Brand

  • Add Category

  • Create Composition (100% ingredients + UFI, nicotine level, density, etc.)

  • Add Manufacturer (for tracking)

2. Upload Required Files

  • Go to File Manager

  • Upload and categorize:

    • Nicotine test

    • Emission test

    • Toxicological data

    • Packaging & leaflet

    • Market/sales files

  • Assign files to relevant components (submission, ingredient, presentation, etc.)

3. Create and Fill in Submission

  • Add Submission

  • Fill in:

    • Technical product data (resistance, wattage, battery, etc.)

    • Link Manufacturer and Composition

  • Add Presentations (country, packaging file, launch date)

  • Attach files in respective tabs

  • Add Emission & Toxicology files

  • Add Sales data if required

  • Validate all data

4. Export XML Files from TPD PRO

  • Go to Submission List, click Export XML

  • Go to File Manager, export related files to XML (Submitter, Attachments, etc.)

5. Submit to eTrustEx

First Time Only:

  1. Log in to 👉 eTrustEx

  2. Click New

  3. Upload the Submitter XML

  4. Click Send and wait for Success

Then:

  1. Click New

  2. Upload Attachments (lab reports, packaging, etc.)

  3. Send and wait for Success

Finally:

  1. Click New

  2. Upload the Submission XML

  3. Send and wait for confirmation

💡 Tips

  • Always upload attachments before submission

  • Reuse previously uploaded attachments only if unchanged

  • Track Success/Error in the eTrustEx Inbox

  • Respect 6-month notification period before market launch