April 17, 2025

Assessment and verification of products in the Republic of Uzbekistan

1.Legislative acts;

2.The concept of product conformity assessment;

3.Forms of confirmation of product conformity;

3.1. Declaration of conformity;

3.2. Conformity certificate;

4.Recognition of conformity assessment results conducted outside the Republic of Uzbekistan;

5.State registration of the product;

6.Payment for certification services, recognition of foreign certificates, declaration procedures, and the use of conformity marks;

7.Liability for violations of legislation in the field of technical regulation.

1.Legislative acts

1. Code of Administrative Liability of the Republic of Uzbekistan
2. Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On technical regulation” No. 819 dated 02.27.2023 (Technical regulation Law);
3. Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On accreditation of conformity assessment bodies” No. 820 dated 02.27.2023 (Accreditation of conformity assessment bodies Law);
4. Resolution of the Cabinet Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On approval of the regulation on the procedure for state registration of products and conformity assessment” No. 502 dated 08.14.2024 (Conformity Assessment Regulation);
5. Resolution of the Cabinet Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 43 dated 01.30.2021 “On approval of lists of objects of conformity assessment subject to Mandatory confirmation of conformity in the republic of Uzbekistan” (Mandatory confirmation Regulation);
6. Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan No.292 dated 10.14.2015 “Regulation on the procedure for recognition in the Republic of Uzbekistan of conformity assessment results conducted outside the Republic of Uzbekistan” (Recognition of foreign conformity assessment results Regulation);
7. Appendix to the Order of the General Director of the Uzbek agency for standardization, metrology, and certification No. 439 dated 09.18.2013, “Rules for payment for works and services within the National Certification system of the republic of Uzbekistan” (Regulation on the payment of conformity assessment).

2.The concept of product conformity assessment

According to Article 21 of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On technical regulation”, conformity assessment if defined as the activity of determining the compliance of products, production processes, services, management system, and personnel (objects of assessment) with the requirements of technical regulations and standards.

Product conformity assessment is conducted (1) to ensure product safety, (2) to protect human life or health, the environment, and animal and plant life, (3) to prevent actions misleading purchasers (consumers), (4) to eliminate technical barriers to trade through the recognition of conformity assessment results performed outside the republic of Uzbekistan, (5) to enhance the competitiveness of products in domestic and international markets.

The conformity assessment procedure includes the following stages: first, sampling; second, testing and inspection; third, evaluation and confirmation of conformity; fourth, state registration, as well as possible combinations of these stages. According to part 1, paragraph 2 of Article 42 of the Technical Regulation Law, the responsibility for carrying out the conformity assessment procedure lies with the manufacturer, while the seller and importer are obliged to implement corrective measures to ensure product conformity with technical regulations or standards if they determine that the products do not meet these technical regulations.

Conformity assessment of objects in the Republic of Uzbekistan is performed by conformity assessment bodies (CABs), which are legal entities accredited according to the Law of Accreditation of conformity assessment bodies, to perform conformity assessment activities within specified areas. Moreover, according to article 29 of the Technical Regulation Law, an applicant has the right to apply for certification to any conformity assessment body whose accreditation scope covers the products the applicant intends to certify.

A complete list of CABs can be found on the official website of the Uzbek accreditation center.

The specially authorized state body in the field of technical regulation is the Uzbek Agency for technical regulation (The specially authorized body).

3.Forms of Conformity Verification

Based on conformity assessment results, the conformity of assessment objects with technical regulations, standards and other normative legal acts is verified.

In the Republic of Uzbekistan, conformity verification is carried out in two primary forms: mandatory and voluntary.

Mandatory conformity verification, stipulated in technical regulations, is carried out in the form of:

– Declaration of conformity;

– Mandatory certification.

Mandatory conformity verification ensures compliance with technical regulations, whereas voluntary conformity confirmation verifies compliance with standards, including national standards, international or regional organization standards (ISO, IEC, etc), and foreign standards.

It should be noted that only products introduced into circulation within the Republic of Uzbekistan are subject to mandatory conformity verification. The list of products subject to mandatory conformity assessment can be found in the Regulation on Mandatory Conformity Confirmation.. According to article 29 of the Technical Regulation Law, applicants may select the form and scheme of conformity verification provided in technical regulations and conformity verification rules, and they may also use  technical documentation to demonstrate compliance with technical regulations.

Voluntary conformity verification is conducted upon the applicant’s initiative based on an agreement between the applicant and the CAB in the form of voluntary certification. Objects of voluntary conformity verification include products, production processes, services, management system, and other entities, requirements for which are established by standards and contract terms.

3.1. Declaration

A declaration of conformity is issued for products subject to mandatory conformity verification. Issued declarations must be registered in the register of certificates and declarations of conformity by the CABs. A declaration of conformity is valid from the moment it is registered.

Registration, suspension, renewal, and termination of a declaration of conformity are carried out according to Appendix No.3 the Conformity assessment Regulation.

3.2. Certification

A certificate of conformity is a document verifying the conformity of assessment object with requirements established by technical regulation and standards. Product certification is carried out by the CAB based on a contract with the applicant.

Certificates of conformity must be registered in the register of certificates and declarations of conformity. The certification procedure is conducted according to Appendix No. 2 the Conformity Assessment Regulation. The holder of a certificate of conformity has the right to use the conformity mark in ways convenient to them, as specified by national standards. Use of the conformity mark requires an agreement with the certification body issuing the certificate, and a fee is charged for its use.

Declaration and certification of conformity have equal legal validity and are effective throughout the Republic of Uzbekistan concerning products placed into circulation during the validity period of the respective document. However, there are significant differences between a certificate of conformity and a declaration of conformity, which are detailed in the attached comparative table.

4.Recognition of conformity assessment results conducted outside the Republic of Uzbekistan

Recognition of conformity assessment results conducted outside Uzbekistan is carried out in accordance with Appendix No. 2 to the Regulation on the Recognition of Foreign Conformity Assessment Results.

In this case, certificates, declarations, and test reports issued abroad are recognized under the following conditions:

– Existence of an international agreement on mutual recognition of conformity certificates, declarations, and test reports;

– Absence of an accredited testing laboratory in Uzbekistan to perform certification testing of imported products.

5.State registration of products

State registration ensures product safety and is performed by the specially authorized body according to mandatory requirements established by legislation and normative documents in technical regulation.

It should be taken into account that only the products posing a high risk of causing harm require state registration. State registration is permitted only if the product is safe for consumption (use) within the Republic of Uzbekistan. The procedure and the list of products subject to mandatory state registration are defined in accordance with Appendix No. 1 to the Regulation on Conformity Assessment.

6.Payment for certification, recognition of foreign certificates, declaration services, and use of conformity mark

The procedure of payment from certification works and services, recognition of foreign certificates, declarations, and use of conformity marks is regulated by the Regulation on the Payment for Conformity Assessment. According to this Regulation, the cost of services within the National Certification System of Uzbekistan is agreed upon between the applicant and CABs. Payment covers actual costs and all related expenses regardless of the outcome of the services provided. Also, should be noted that a one-time fee equal to half base calculation value (“BCV” (187, 500 UZS, approximately 14.50 USD)) is charged to applicants for using the conformity mark.

7.Liability for violations of technical regulation legislation

Uzbekistan’s legislation provides several sanctions for violations of technical regulation requirements. In particular, part 2 Article 46 of the Technical Regulation Law imposes financial sanctions on legal entities for non-compliance with mandatory legal or technical regulation requirements: the fine is up to 50% of the value of non-compliant products for first-time offences and up to 100% for repeated offences within a year. Additionally, producers, authorized representatives of producers, sellers, importer, or service providers are liable for damages or potential threats caused to people, property, environment, animals, or plants due to non-compliance. Payment of financial sanctions does not exempt entities from liability for consumer damages.

Besides financial sanctions, administrative liability is provided for violations of technical regulation legislation. Under Article 212 of the Code of Administrative Liability, citizens are fined from 1 to 2 BCV (375,000–750,000 UZS, approx 28,98 – 57,96 USD ), and officials from 2 to 3 BCV (750,000–1,125,000 UZS, around 57,96 – 86,93 USD) for violations of technical regulations or mandatory standard requirements. For repeated commission of this offense within a year after the application of administrative penalties, citizens will be fined from 2 to 3 BCV (750,000 to 1,125,000 UZS, about 57,96 – 86,93 USD), and officials – from 3 to 10 BCV (1,125,000 to 3,750,000 UZS, nearly 86,93- 290 USD).

Also, liability is provided for non-compliance with state inspectors’ orders to prohibit the production, suspend the sale (delivery, sale), use (exploitation) of tested products in cases of their non-compliance with technical regulations or mandatory requirements of standards, in the form of a fine from 2 to 3 BCV (750 000 to 1,125 000 UZS, approx 57,96 – 86,93 USD). For repeated commission of this offense within a year, a fine of 3 to 10 BCV (from 1,125,000 to 3,750,000 UZS, around 86,93- 290 USD) is provided.

Comparative table

№	Certificate of conformity	Declaration of conformity
1.	A Certificate of conformity is a document confirming that the objects of assessment (products, production processes, services, management systems, and personnel) meet the requirements established by normative documents in the field of technical regulation.	A declaration of conformity is issued only for products subject to mandatory conformity confirmation, if so provided by the relevant technical regulations.
2.	Products posing a high risk of harm are subject to mandatory certification.	Products posing a low risk of harm are subject to mandatory declaration.
3.	A Certificate of Conformity may be issued for both exported and imported products.	A declaration of conformity covers only products placed into circulation within the Republic of Uzbekistan; therefore, no declaration is issued for exported products.
4.	All conformity assessment procedures for certification are carried out by a product certification body. Upon successful completion of these procedures, a Certificate of Conformity is issued.	A declaration of conformity is prepared and approved by the applicant based on the relevant documents following the declaration procedure. If the product and documentation meet the requirements, the product certification body registers the Declaration of Conformity.
5.	Certified products are subject to periodic assessment.	No periodic assessment is conducted for products covered by a declaration of conformity.
6.	Imported products subject to mandatory certification, at the applicant’s choice, may be certified either before or after arrival in the customs territory.	A declaration of conformity for imported products is issued after the products are placed under the customs regime of release for free circulation (import), but before they are sold on the domestic market.
7.	During product certification, compliance with intellectual property rights (trademarks, indications of product origin, and geographical indications) is examined.	When issuing a Declaration of Conformity, verification of intellectual property rights is not required.