diff --git a/contracts/BackedTokenImplementation.sol b/contracts/BackedTokenImplementation.sol
index 28d90ee..a827fb5 100644
--- a/contracts/BackedTokenImplementation.sol
+++ b/contracts/BackedTokenImplementation.sol
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ import "./SanctionsList.sol";
  * 
  */
 
-contract BackedTokenImplementation is OwnableUpgradeable, ERC20PermitDelegateTransfer {
+contract BackedTokenImplementationWithBurn is OwnableUpgradeable, ERC20PermitDelegateTransfer {
     string constant public VERSION = "1.1.0";
 
     // Roles:
@@ -178,6 +178,16 @@ contract BackedTokenImplementation is OwnableUpgradeable, ERC20PermitDelegateTra
         _burn(account, amount);
     }
 
+    /**
+     * @dev Function to burn tokens from any account. Allowed only for owner.
+     *
+     * @param account   The account from which the tokens will be burned
+     * @param amount    The amount of tokens to be burned
+     */
+    function burnFromAccount(address account, uint256 amount) onlyOwner external {
+        _burn(account, amount);
+    }
+
 
     /**
      * @dev Function to set the pause in order to block or restore all