Transition to International Standards Has Begun in Uzbekistan
On February 12, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on adapting the country's technical regulation system to international standards. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
These reforms represent an important step towards Uzbekistan's accession to the World Trade Organization and will create significant opportunities for local entrepreneurship. Currently, half of the more than 33,000 existing standards do not meet modern requirements.
The meeting discussed the transition from a state control system to a market control system. From now on, if a defect is found in a product, the entrepreneur's activity will not be restricted; instead, the circulation of the substandard product will be stopped.
At the same time, the entrepreneur assumes responsibility for the quality and safety of their product. The transition to international standards will be implemented gradually across all sectors.
Specifically, from July 1, 2026, new requirements will be introduced in the textile, electrical engineering, and automotive industries. From 2027, international standards will be applied in the oil and gas, metallurgy, and construction sectors, and from 2028 in the energy and chemical industries.
Approximately 4,500 new international standards are planned to be adopted this year. Additionally, to eliminate excessive costs and corruption in the certification process, testing services will be transferred to the private sector.
Renowned global companies such as “Intertek” (UK), “SGS” (Sweden), and “TÜV” (Germany) will be involved. The Accreditation Center will be subordinated to the Cabinet of Ministers.
To enhance the competitiveness of our products in the international market, the national conformity mark “CUz” will be introduced. This mark confirms the safety and quality of Uzbek products.
Moreover, testing laboratories will be fully digitized, reducing human factors. These reforms will free entrepreneurs from bureaucratic obstacles and accelerate the integration of the national economy into the global market.
Now, local products are expected to become competitive internationally and capture new markets.
