Uzbekistan | March- April 2022

CHANGES IN THE LEGISLATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN

Mandatory Digital Labeling

On 02.04.2022, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan adopted a Resolution “On the Introduction of a System of Mandatory Digital Labeling of Medicines and Medical Devices” No. 149 (hereinafter – the “Resolution”). The long-awaited Resolution finally provides for the important terms for launching mandatory digital labeling in the Republic of Uzbekistan (hereinafter – “Uzbekistan”). Please see below some of the changes provided for in the Resolution.

Amendments to the Health Code

On 3.01.2022, the President signed a law aimed at enhancing competition in the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter – “RK”). The Law of the RK No. 101-7 ZRK dated 3.01.2022 “On Amendments and Additions to Certain Legislative Acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the Development of Competition” (hereinafter – the “Law”), among other things, introduces amendments to the Code of the RK No. 360-VI ZRK dated 7.07.2020 "On Public Health and Healthcare System" (hereinafter – "Health Code").

Cash Register and Digital Labeling

The Resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan (hereinafter – “Uzbekistan”) “On Additional Measures to Improve the Use of Cash Register in the Field of Retail Trade and Provision of Services” No. RP-5252 dated 04.10.2021 provides for:

Customs exemptions

The Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On Additional Measures to Support the Service Sector” No. PD-6318 dated 30.09.2021 extends until 1.01.2024 the customs duty exemptions for certain types of goods and vehicles imported into the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan (hereinafter – “Uzbekistan”), including: