Starting from March 1, 2026, Uzbekistan will expand the use of its digital labeling system — products with expired shelf life will be automatically removed from sale. This is stated in Presidential Decree No. 296 adopted on October 6.
According to the new procedure, if a product’s expiration date has passed, it will be impossible to issue a receipt for it. Thus, such products will be automatically blocked in the sales system and cannot be sold to customers.
Under the Law “On Consumer Protection,” it is strictly prohibited to accept or sell goods without a production date or expiration date, as well as products past their shelf life. The new digital system automates this process entirely, minimizing human intervention.
The State Tax Committee explained that the digital labeling operates through the automated platform “Asl belgisi.” Manufacturers and importers must submit all product information — name, quantity, production date, expiration date, and others — to “CRPT Turon” LLC for integration into the system.
During retail sales, when a product is scanned via a 2D scanner, its digital code is compared with data stored in the “Asl belgisi” system. If the product is expired, the online cash register will display the message “Product expiration date has passed,” and receipt generation will automatically stop.
According to the Tax Committee, such items are marked as “blocked,” and the manufacturer or store owner must write them off. A mandatory inventory is conducted, and an official write-off report is prepared. The product’s value is recorded as part of the company’s expenses.
For example, spoiled or unusable goods are written off as other operational expenses under account 9430. This process ensures transparency and full legal compliance.
Products subject to mandatory digital labeling include:
– medicines and medical devices;
– water and soft drinks;
– household appliances;
– mineral fertilizers and plant protection chemicals.
Officials note that this new system will not only protect consumers but also reduce the circulation of counterfeit and illegal products. It is considered a crucial step toward improving product quality control and fostering fair market competition.
Thus, from 2026 onward, every product’s shelf life will be monitored not only on paper but also through a digital system — bringing transparency and accountability in trade to a new level.
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