In Uzbekistan, mandatory digital labeling applies to 6 product groups: alcohol and tobacco products, beer, household appliances, medicines, water and soft drinks.
By the end of 2025, the turnover of the above-mentioned products increased by an average of 20% compared to the previous year. The number of cash receipts issued in retail has increased by an average of 50% annually over the past 3 years, and an increase of 23% in the first 9 months of 2026.
The procedure for digital labeling of vegetable oils:
By Presidential Decree No. UP-36 dated 02/16/2024, the tasks of the pilot project were defined;
The Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. PKM-23 dated 01/23/2026 sets the deadlines
a six-month pilot project starting on July 1, 2026 and the introduction of mandatory labeling starting on July 1, 2027.
The pilot project will make it possible to estimate the costs of manufacturers, select optimal technologies and equipment, identify technical difficulties and study the impact of labeling on product costs and retail prices. Marking codes are provided free of charge for the duration of the pilot project.
The results of the project will summarize the results, problems and proposals of entrepreneurs. On their basis, relevant conclusions and proposals will be submitted to the Cabinet of Ministers, taking into account the interests of producers, businesses and consumers.
