Gov’t to enforce fines for labeling violations starting 2026

From January 1, 2026, Uzbekistan will begin imposing financial penalties on businesses that violate digital product labeling regulations, as part of broader efforts to enhance transparency and combat counterfeit goods.

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President Shavkat Mirziyoyev approved a set of measures on May 23 to increase the effectiveness of the country’s digital product labeling system. The decree was published by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

These measures aim to ensure full traceability of the supply chain for labeled goods, with a key goal of curbing shadow production and the circulation of counterfeit products.

Key changes and measures:

Post-Application Payment for Codes: Businesses will now pay for product labeling codes only after the codes have been applied to the goods. The system operator, CRPT Turon, will provide aggregation codes free of charge.
Code Expiration Removed: The previous 90-day usage deadline for labeling codes purchased from CRPT Turon will be eliminated. Payments for unused codes will be carried over and counted toward future purchases.
New Inspection Body: A new interregional inspection unit will be established under the State Tax Committee to monitor compliance with digital labeling regulations. It will track every stage in the circulation of labeled products and oversee pilot labeling initiatives for new categories of goods.
Mandatory Cashless Transactions: Starting July 1, 2025, all wholesale transactions involving labeled products must be conducted exclusively via bank transfers. Cash payments will no longer be allowed.
Increased Tax Risk: From September 1, 2025, violations of labeling rules will be officially classified as a high tax risk factor.
Stricter Controls on Sales Documentation:
It will be prohibited to issue an electronic invoice for labeled goods unless the code has been applied.
In retail, a cash receipt will be generated only after the labeling code is scanned.
Remote Monitoring from 2026:
Beginning January 1, 2026, tax authorities will be allowed to conduct remote audits to detect labeling violations, without requiring special approval.
Penalties for Repeated Violations:
For the first two violations, businesses will receive warnings.
If issues are not rectified, the following fines will be imposed based on net revenue from the last reported quarter:
First fine within a month: 0.2% of revenue
Second fine within a year: 0.4%
Third fine within a year: 1%
Fourth and subsequent fines within a year: 2%