Unjustified Penalty of Nearly 68 Million Soums Imposed on an Entrepreneur Canceled

The Competition Promotion and Consumer Protection Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan is consistently implementing measures to protect the legitimate rights and interests of business entities. In particular, an entrepreneur engaged in hotel activities in Navoi Region filed a complaint with the Committee regarding a penalty charged by “Hududgazta’minot” JSC and its “Hududgaz Navoiy” gas…

Violations in Public Procurement Worth Over 8.1 Billion Soums Identified by the Competition Promotion and Consumer Protection Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, with Relevant Measures Taken

Andijan RegionBased on an instruction letter from the Committee, the procurement organized by Paxtaobod District Children’s Music and Art School No. 25, with an initial value of over 30 million soums for “installation of solar panels,” was reviewed. The review revealed violations of the requirements of the Laws “On Public Procurement” and “On Competition.” In…

The Decision and Instructions of the Competition Promotion and Consumer Protection Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan Regarding the Case of “UZUM MARKET” and Its Supplier “BO‘STON FOOD COMPANY” LLC Were Reviewed by Several Court Instances and Upheld

The Committee examined a complaint concerning the compliance of the sunflower oil product “Oila Tanlovi” (refined deodorized sunflower oil), purchased from the “UZUM MARKET” LLC marketplace, with the requirements of technical regulation documents. The review revealed that the product manufactured by “BO‘STON FOOD COMPANY” LLC on the order of “UZUM MARKET” LLC indicated a shelf…

Based on the Instruction of the Competition Promotion and Consumer Protection Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Measures Are Being Taken to Refund 710 Million Soums of Overcharged Ticket Payments to Consumers on the “Tashkent–Khatirchi” Route

According to documents submitted to the Committee by law enforcement authorities, it was reported that a citizen, U.Ch., had been overcharged for bus fare by a company providing passenger transportation services on the “Tashkent–Khatirchi” route. In order to protect the rights of an indefinite number of consumers, the Committee reviewed the operation of buses owned…

Deficiencies Identified in Public Procurement Worth Nearly 3.5 Billion Soums Eliminated

Deficiencies identified during reviews in the field of public procurement control are being addressed. Surkhandarya RegionThe Regional Department identified violations of competition legislation related to procurement procedures in a tender organized by “SHARG‘UN KO‘MIR” JSC with an initial value of nearly 1.8 billion soums. As a result, a case was initiated against the Customer, and…

Violations of Established Requirements in the Production of Biologically Active Supplements Identified

Based on a complaint concerning the biologically active supplement (BAS) “Triortasol Orosol+Zinc” produced by “ORIENT BIOPHARM” LLC, the Competition Promotion and Consumer Protection Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, in cooperation with the Sanitary-Epidemiological Safety and Public Health Committee, conducted a review. The review revealed that changes had been made to the packaging design and…

Competition Promotion and Consumer Protection Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan Warns: New Online Fraud Schemes Detected

During monitoring of social networks, advertisements appeared claiming that the “Korzinka” supermarket chain — “Anglesey Food” LLC — on the occasion of its 29th anniversary had prepared gifts for customers and that “CUBES” mini-freezers could be purchased for only 27,000 Sum. A separate announcement stated that branded mini-freezers together with 24 beverages could be purchased…

Practice of Applying Leniency Programmes in Combating Cartels.

On July 31 of this year, the Competition Promotion and Consumer Protection Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan hosted a seminar titled “Practice of Applying Leniency Programmes in Combating Cartels.” The event was held as part of the Institutional Capacity Building Project, implemented in cooperation with the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the…

Within the framework of the International conference in Geneva…

Within the framework of the International conference in Geneva , a bilateral meeting was held between Mr. Khalilillo Turaxujaev, Chairman of the Competition Promotion and Consumer Protection Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and Ms. Teresa Moreira, Head of UNCTAD’s Competition and Consumer Policies Branch. During the meeting, the parties exchanged views and agreed to…

Chairman Khalilillo Turakhujaev delivered a keynote address during the session “Recent Developments and Competition in Digital Markets”…

Chairman Khalilillo Turakhujaev delivered a keynote address during the session “Recent Developments and Competition in Digital Markets” at the Ninth United Nations Conference on Competition and Consumer Protection — the premier global forum on competition policy — organized by UNCTAD and currently being held in Geneva, Switzerland. In his address, the Chairman presented comprehensive information…