Another significant step is being taken in Uzbekistan to protect public health and ensure food safety. The Legislative Chamber has approved a draft law in the first reading aimed at fundamentally improving the quality of livestock products. Through this document, the control system will be further tightened, and veterinary requirements will be aligned with international standards, particularly the criteria of the World Trade Organization.
The new draft law provides for a number of urgent changes. First and foremost, a unified state system for the continuous monitoring of antibiotic and other drug residues in meat and dairy products will be introduced. This will allow for the early detection and elimination of factors that could pose a risk to consumer health.
Furthermore, a "safety zone" system will be developed. This means that regions of the country will be categorized based on their epizootic status. This will enable veterinary services to rapidly prevent the spread of infections, contain disease outbreaks, and ensure the purity of products.
Experts note that these reforms are of great importance not only for the domestic market but also for foreign trade. As local products align with international standards, it will expand the export potential of the Uzbek brand and reduce barriers to entering new markets.
Overall, this initiative serves to provide the population with high-quality and safe food while simultaneously increasing the competitiveness of the national agricultural sector.
Now, the most important question is: to what extent will this control system work in practice? If the law is fully and strictly enforced, there will be no room for substandard products in the market. This will be a major achievement for the consumer.
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