Many Uzbek enterprises are incapable of joining global logistics chains due to a lack of international certification as reported by the Press Secretary of Uzbekistan. The level of implementation of international standards in the driver sectors of the economy does not even reach 35%.
Reforming Uzbek Agency for Technical Regulation
In response to this challenge, the government has decided to fully reform the Uzbek Agency for Technical Regulation. The agency will be transferred to the government, marking a significant shift in its operational structure. This move is expected to streamline the process of implementing international standards and improve the competitiveness of Uzbek enterprises on the global stage.
Minister of Justice of Uzbekistan Akbar Tashkulov has been appointed to oversee the legal processes in this area. He has been given a two-month deadline to regulate the industry. Failure to meet this deadline will result in his dismissal from his current post and appointment as the head of the reformed agency.
Bilateral recognition of national certificates
The authorities have been tasked with reaching an agreement on the bilateral recognition of national certificates with the 10 countries in Europe that are projected to be the largest exporters in 2024. This move is expected to facilitate the integration of Uzbek enterprises into global logistics chains and enhance their competitiveness.
Adoption of international standards and technical regulations
In addition to this, the government plans to adopt 1,700 international standards and 19 technical regulations. Furthermore, international quality systems will be introduced in 1,200 enterprises. To guarantee the quality of products, it has been ordered to increase the type from 4,000 to 7,500.
Boosting exports through GSP+ system
This year, the government aims to increase the type of goods exported to Europe through the “GSP+” system to 700 and the volume to $1.2bn.
Earlier, Daryo reported that the European Union expanded the geography of Uzbekistan’s exports, 628 enterprises exported local products to European markets for $647 mn equivalent by the end of 2022. This is twice as much compared to 2020 ($292 mn). Within the framework of the GSP+ benefits, textile industry products worth $177.4mn were exported to the EU markets (an increase of 126.4% compared to 2021), the chemical industry – $138.3mn (4.7 times growth), the agriculture and food industry – $19.7mn (103% rise), the electrical industry – $9mn (117% increase).
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