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Uzbekistan approved the List of Foreign States Ensuring Adequate Protection of Personal Data
On August 3, 2026, the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan No.415 “On Approval of the List of Foreign States Ensuring Adequate Protection of Personal Data” dated July 29, 2026 (the “Resolution No.415”), entered into force.
The adopted Resolution No.415 is aimed at establishing a unified legal framework for the cross-border transfer of personal data (the “PD”). The key development is approval of the List of Foreign States Ensuring Adequate Protection of Personal Data (the “List”), which comprises 49 jurisdictions. The List mostly encompasses European countries, as well as select advanced Asian economies, including Singapore, Japan and the Republic of Korea.
The regulation of cross-border transfers of personal data to the United States merits particular attention. Thus, under the Resolution No. 415, transfer of personal data to U.S.-based companies is permitted, provided that the recipient companies maintain an active certification under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. For compliance purposes, any company utilizing U.S. cloud platforms, software or technological infrastructure must strictly verify this certification.
On 24 June 2026, the Law No. 326-VIII "On Introduction of Amendments and Supplements to Certain Legislative Acts on Digitalization, Personal Data Protection, Road Traffic, and the Regulation of Advanced Technologies in Transportation" (hereinafter referred to as the "Amendments Law") was adopted in the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as "Kazakhstan").
On 25 June 2026, the Amendments to Law were officially published. They will generally enter into force on 25 August 2026, except for certain provisions that entered into force on 12 July 2026. Certain other provisions will enter into force on 1 January 2027 and 1 January 2029.
We will focus below on the most significant amendments introduced to the Law of Kazakhstan No. 94-V dated 21 May 2013, "On Personal Data Protection" (hereinafter referred to as the “Personal Data Protection Law”).
New Requirements for Documents Submitted for the State Registration of Medicinal Products
On 4 June 2026, the Minister of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan adopted Order No. 3848 approving the Instruction on Requirements for Documents Submitted for the State Registration of Medicinal Products (the "Instruction"), aimed at establishing uniform requirements for registration dossiers in line with national requirements and the standards of the International Council for Harmonization of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH CTD).
The Instruction was adopted pursuant to Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. UP-137 "On Additional Measures to Regulate the Circulation of Medicinal Products and Medical Devices" (the "Decree No. UP-137") and Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 738 "On Approving the Regulations on the Procedure for State Registration of Medicinal Products and the Regulations on the Procedure for State Registration of Medical Equipment" (the "Resolution No. 738"). The Instruction will enter into force on 6 September 2026.
Below is an overview of the key changes introduced by the Instruction to the procedure for the state registration of medicinal products ("MPs").
The Minister of Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan (“Kazakhstan”) issued the Order No. 63 (the "Order No. 63"), which introduced amendments and additions to the Order No. 110 dated 7 June 2023 "On the Approval of the Rules for the Organization and Implementation of the Procurement of Medicines, Medical Devices, and Specialized Therapeutic Products within the Framework of the Guaranteed Volume of Free Medical Care, Additional Volume of Medical Assistance for Persons Held in Pre-Trial Detention Centers and Facilities of the Penal (Penitentiary) System, at the Expense of Budgetary Funds and/or within the Compulsory Social Medical Insurance System, as well as Pharmaceutical Services" (the "Procurement Rules").
The amendments regulate procedures for procurement of Medicines ("Medicines"), Medical Devices ("MDs"), and Specialized Therapeutic Products within the frameworks of the Guaranteed Volume of Free Medical Care, Additional Volume of Medical Care, and pharmaceutical services.
The Minister of Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan (“Kazakhstan”) issued the Order No. 63 (the "Order No. 63"), which introduced amendments and additions to the Order No. 110 dated 7 June 2023 "On the Approval of the Rules for the Organization and Implementation of the Procurement of Medicines, Medical Devices, and Specialized Therapeutic Products within the Framework of the Guaranteed Volume of Free Medical Care, Additional Volume of Medical Assistance for Persons Held in Pre-Trial Detention Centers and Facilities of the Penal (Penitentiary) System, at the Expense of Budgetary Funds and/or within the Compulsory Social Medical Insurance System, as well as Pharmaceutical Services" (the "Procurement Rules").
The amendments regulate procedures for procurement of Medicines ("Medicines"), Medical Devices ("MDs"), and Specialized Therapeutic Products within the frameworks of the Guaranteed Volume of Free Medical Care, Additional Volume of Medical Care, and pharmaceutical services.
The new version of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Limited Liability Companies has been adopted
On 21st of April 2026 the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Limited Liability Companies No.LRU-1137 (hereinafter referred to as the "Law No. 1137") was adopted in a new wording. The Law No. 1137 contains 71 articles and enters into force three months after its official publication, namely on 22nd July 2026.
Below are the main changes in the field of establishment, operations, reorganization and liquidation of limited liability companies (hereinafter referred to as "LLCs") provided for by the Law No. 1137.
Amendments Introduced to Price Regulation of Medicines and Pilot Project Launched for a Composite Service under the “One-Stop Shop” Principle
The Republic of Kazakhstan (“Kazakhstan”) continues to reform the regulation of circulation of medicines (“Medicines”) and medical devices (“MDs”). The latest amendments cover two key areas:
- price regulation of Medicines;
- implementation of a composite state service for registration of Medicines and MDs under the “one-stop shop” principle.
Amendments and Additions Introduced to the Law “On Personal Data”
On 26 March 2026, the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan (“Uzbekistan”) “On Amendments and Additions to the Law of Uzbekistan ‘On Personal Data’” No. 1125 (the “Law No. 1125”) was adopted.
Below is an overview of the key amendments and additions to the regulation of personal data.
State Initiatives to Stimulate Production and Enhance Research Activities in the Pharmaceutical Industry
On 5 March 2026, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan (“Uzbekistan”) signed the Decree «On Additional Measures to Stimulate Production and Improve Research and Development Processes in the Pharmaceutical Industry» No. UP-35 (the “Decree No. 35”), which came into force on 7 March 2026.
Overview of Key Amendments to the Reference Pricing System for Medicines in Uzbekistan
On December 10, 2025, the Minister of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan ( “Uzbekistan”) issued the Order “On Approval of the Regulation on the Procedure for Registration of Prices for Prescription Medicines within the Reference Pricing System” (the “Regulation”) in a new edition registered with the Ministry of Justice of Uzbekistan on December 25, 2025 under registration No. 3735 (the “Order No. 3735”).