Uzbekistan's Cabinet of Ministers has recently adopted a resolution focused on strengthening public control in protecting consumer rights and cracking down on producing and selling counterfeit and unsuitable goods.
This resolution also includes a new procedure for reviewing appeals for selling medicines and medical products with mark-ups above the established price and a system for rewarding individuals who report offenses in this area.
Starting June 1, 2023, Soliq Hamkor's online platform will receive and process appeals and encourage individuals to report violations through the information system.
The relevant authorities will review applications within ten business days of their submission. If a violation is confirmed, the applicant will be entitled to a fee of 20% of the administrative offense fine and beyond for criminal offenses.
Earlier, Daryo reported that starting May 1, consumers in Uzbekistan will have access to a mobile application from the tax authorities to help them check the prices of medicines.
With just a simple scan of the matrix QR code on the check in the application, consumers can easily compare the price of the medicine they purchased with the retail reference price in the Pharmaceutical Development Agency's information system.
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