MORE THAN 20 COMMERCIAL BANKS AND MICROFINANCE ORGANIZATIONS FINED FOR VIOLATING ADVERTISING LEGISLATION

The Competition Committee, within the scope of its authority, exercises state control over compliance with advertising legislation and the protection of consumer rights. The Committee’s monitoring and analysis have revealed that advertisements placed in mass media, on websites, and across social media platforms continue to include misleading or inaccurate information or otherwise violate the requirements…

Following an inquiry by the Competition Committee, the unjustifiably increased fee imposed by Food City Tashkent LLC through the use of superior bargaining power has been cancelled

The Competition Committee received an appeal from an entrepreneur engaged in the sale of ice products within the premises of Food City Tashkent LLC, stating that the market administration had been creating artificial barriers to business activities. In particular, it was reported that the fee for bringing packaged and unpackaged ice into the market had…

Enforcement action taken against “T.O-MOXIDIL” PE for obtaining unjustified income by applying prices above the average exchange quotation prices

In accordance with the Regulation on the Procedure for the Sale of Highly Liquid and Monopoly Products through Exchange Trading, approved by Resolution No. 170 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated 18 March 2020, the antimonopoly authority conducts continuous monitoring of exchange prices. As a result of a review conducted…

Competition Committee identifies cases of excessive markups on medicines

As you are aware, violations involving the application of trade markups on medicines above the established limits are identified within the tax authorities’ system, and a notification mechanism has been established to transmit such information to the Committee’s unified information system “Fair Tech.” During the second quarter of 2026, measures are being taken in accordance…

A FINANCIAL PENALTY WAS IMPOSED ON JSC “ANOR BANK” FOR VIOLATING ADVERTISING LEGISLATION

Based on an appeal submitted by a citizen residing in the Tashkent Region, the Competition Promotion and Consumer Protection Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan examined advertising information posted by JSC “ANOR BANK” on the Instagram social media platform. In particular, the appeal stated that the information published by the bank as part of its…

Appropriate measures have been taken against manufacturers of 482 product items that failed to meet quality requirements

The Competition Promotion and Consumer Protection Committee, together with partner organizations, regularly conducts control purchases of consumer goods sold through retail outlets to assess their compliance with quality and safety requirements. Within the framework of these activities, product samples are tested in accredited laboratories, where their compliance with state standards and regulatory technical requirements is…

The Competition Committee delegation’s working visit to the United States continues

The Competition Committee delegation’s working visit to the United States continues A delegation led by the leadership of the Committee is currently in the United States on a working visit and is participating in a number of international events and official meetings. 🔵 The delegation attended the opening ceremony and main sessions of the “International…

New solutions for handling consumer appeals and strengthening public oversight

New solutions for handling consumer appeals and strengthening public oversight Within the framework of the international conference titled “Consumer Protection: Problems and Solutions,” issues related to improving the system for handling consumer appeals and strengthening public oversight were discussed. At the event, K.Tursunov – Deputy Chairman of the Senate Committee of the Oliy Majlis on…

An international conference dedicated to World Consumer Rights Day on March 15 has begun

An international conference dedicated to World Consumer Rights Day on March 15 has begun 🟢 An international conference organized by the Competition Committee in honor of March 15 — World Consumer Rights Day is currently taking place at the “Renessans” Cinema Hall. The event partner is German Sparkassenstiftung for International Cooperation. The conference was opened…

Preventing Unlawful Interference of State Authorities in Entrepreneurial Activity

On January 29, 2026, in Tashkent, the Competition Promotion and Consumer Protection Committee, the Commissioner for Protection of Rights and Legitimate Interests of Entrepreneurs under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and the Chamber of commerce and industry of Uzbekistan jointly held an international conference entitled “Preventing Unlawful Interference of State Authorities in Entrepreneurial…