The rules and deadlines for implementing labeling of water and soft drinks were approved by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated 11/01/2022 No. 631 "On the Introduction of the Mandatory Digital Labeling System for Water and Soft Drinks."
Appendix No. 1 contains the List of Identification Codes for Water and Soft Drinks Subject to Digital Labeling:
| No. | Product Name | HS Code | Product Identification Code |
| First Group | |||
1 |
Fruit juices (except grape) and vegetable juices, non-fermented and alcohol-free, with or without added sugar or other sweetening substances, as well as carbonated and non-carbonated waters and beverages | 2009, 2201, 2202 | 02009, 02201, 02202 |
Second Group | |||
2 |
Water and soft drinks in metal containers, including aluminum containers | 2201, 2202 | 02201, 02202 |
Below is the phased schedule of key deadlines for implementing labeling of water and soft drinks, considering the update from June 30, 2023:
| Stages | 1st Group (water and beverages without alcohol) | 2nd Group (water and non-alcoholic beverages in metal and aluminum containers) |
| Start of Mandatory Labeling | ||
| Manufacturers | March 1, 2024 | August 1, 2024 |
| Importers | March 1, 2024 | August 1, 2024 |
| Recording of AIC (Aggregation Import Code) in Customs Declaration | ||
| Importers | March 1, 2024 | August 1, 2024 |
| Aggregation | ||
| Importers | November 1, 2024 | May 1, 2025 |
| Inclusion of Digital Labeling Codes in Electronic Invoice (ESF) | ||
| Importers | November 1, 2024 | May 1, 2025 |
| Wholesale Trade | November 1, 2024 | May 1, 2025 |
| Retail Trade | March 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025 |
| Sale of Remaining Stock (produced before the start of mandatory labeling) | ||
| Manufacturers | until September 1, 2024 | until February 1, 2025 |
| Importers | until September 1, 2024 | until February 1, 2025 |
| Wholesale Trade | until November 1, 2024 | until May 1, 2025 |
| Retail Trade | until March 1, 2025 | until August 1, 2025 |
| Recording all operations with labeled products, including sales using online cash registers (KKM) | ||
| Retail Trade | from March 1, 2025 | from August 1, 2025 |
Presidential Decree dated 05/23/2025 No. 190
Below is the phased schedule of key deadlines for implementing labeling of water and soft drinks, considering the update from May 23, 2025:
| Aggregation | ||
| Manufacturers | April 1, 2026 | April 1, 2026 |
| Inclusion of Digital Labeling Codes in Electronic Invoice (ESF) | ||
| Manufacturers | April 1, 2026 | April 1, 2026 |
❗ For manufacturers' information: The NIS operator "Asl Belgisi" provides labeling codes free of charge for non-carbonated drinking water without sugar and additives, produced in Uzbekistan and bottled in PET containers up to and including 0.5 liters.
Required actions to obtain free codes:
- Register the product in the Register of Labelable Goods.
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Send a request to the manager of the "Water and Soft Drinks" product group.
Contact details for the product group specialist:
- Email address - d.akrobjonova@crpt-turon.uz
- Telegram - https://t.me/Dilsuz_CRPT_TURON
In the request, please specify the following information: organization’s TIN, organization name, and product GTIN.
Other useful articles:
NIS MPT: AIC - Additional Unit of Measurement by HS Code
Labeling Requirements: What the Labeling Code Contains and How It Looks - Water and Soft Drinks
Registration in NIS "Asl Belgisi"
⭐️ Getting Started with Labeling: Step-by-Step Instructions for Manufacturers and Importers
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