The trademark rights of Xorazm Profi School LLC and Bilimintertrans LLC have been restored, and acts of unfair competition have been stopped

The Competition Committee has been consistently implementing measures to support national brands, protect the legitimate interests of entrepreneurs, and prevent acts of unfair competition. In particular, during the review conducted based on the application of Xorazm Profi School LLC, it was established that the use of the social media page “nexus_maktab” and the designation “Nexus…

ATTENTION ENTREPRENEURS

To ensure the implementation of the instructions issued by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, efforts are being carried out to support national brands and promote the development of domestic manufacturers. As part of these efforts, the Competition Committee accepts appeals and proposals from manufacturers and entrepreneurs who own national brands regarding the following…

Legislative requirements regarding commercial advertising on government websites

Recently, the placement of advertisements for goods (works and services) on the websites of government agencies and organizations established by them has become the subject of extensive discussion on social media. It is also noted that giving preference to advertisements related to the goods or services of a single business entity on websites associated with…

The Competition Committee analyzed consumer appeals in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors

During the elapsed period of 2026, the Competition Committee received more than 900 appeals related to healthcare services and the pharmaceutical sector, representing an almost twofold increase compared to the same period last year. As a result of reviewing these appeals, more than UZS 300 million paid for goods and services was recalculated and returned…

CONTROL PURCHASES REVEALED THAT A NUMBER OF FOOD PRODUCTS FAILED TO MEET QUALITY AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

During control purchases conducted by the Competition Committee in cooperation with other competent authorities, a number of food products were found to be non-compliant with the applicable sanitary, hygiene, and safety requirements. Appropriate enforcement measures are being taken against individuals who placed substandard products on the market, as well as sellers who failed to comply…

ECONOMIC CONCENTRATION TRANSACTION APPROVED

The Competition Committee reviewed the application submitted by Mr. F. Mamatdjanov seeking approval for an economic concentration transaction involving the acquisition of a 50 percent stake in Rubicon Wireless Communication LLC. It should be noted that Rubicon Wireless Communication LLC provides mobile communication services under the “Perfectum” brand. Based on the analysis conducted by the…

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…

Regional highlights Fergana Region A resident of Fergana city, identified as K.Sh., purchased a laptop from the “CompMir” LLC store. After some time, an inspection by a specialist revealed that certain components of the laptop had previously been used. The consumer requested a refund from the seller, but the payment was not returned. Following an…

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…