The rules and deadlines for introducing digital labeling for water and soft drinks are approved by the Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 631 dated November 1, 2022 “On the Introduction of a System of Mandatory Digital Labeling of Water and Soft Drinks.”
Appendix No. 1 provides the list of identification codes for water and soft drinks subject to digital labeling:
| № | Product Name | HS code Code | Product Identification Code Group |
| First group | |||
1 |
Fruit juices (except grape) and vegetable juices, unfermented and non-alcoholic, with or without added sugar or other sweeteners, 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 | 2201, 2202 | 02201, 02202 |
Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 269 dated June 30, 2023 “On Amendments to Certain Decisions of the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan” updated the implementation stages.
Key deadlines for digital labeling of water and soft drinks are as follows:
| Stage | 1st group (water and non-alcoholic beverages) | 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 |
| Reflection of AIK (Aggregated Import Code) in customs declaration | ||
| Importers | March 1, 2024 | August 1, 2024 |
| Aggregation | ||
| Importers | November 1, 2024 | 1 May 2025 г |
| Inclusion of marking codes in electronic invoices | ||
| Importers | November 1, 2024 | 1 May 2025 г |
| Wholesale | November 1, 2024 | 1 May 2025 г |
| Retail sales | March 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025 |
| Sale of remaining stock (produced before mandatory labeling start) | ||
| Manufacturers | Until September 1, 2024 | Until February 1, 2025 |
| Importers | Until September 1, 2024 | Until February 1, 2025 |
| Wholesale | Until November 1, 2024 | Until May 1, 2025 |
| Retail sales | Until March 1, 2025 | Until August 1, 2025 |
| Reflection of all operations with marked products, including write-offs via online cash registers | ||
| Retail sales | March 1, 2025 | Until August 1, 2025 |
Presidential Decree dated 23.05.2025, No. 190
The key implementation deadlines for labeling of water and soft drinks are outlined below, taking into account the update of May 23, 2025:
| Aggregation | ||
| Manufacturers | April 1, 2026 | April 1, 2026 |
| Inclusion of marking codes in electronic invoices | ||
| Manufacturers | April 1, 2026 | April 1, 2026 |
❗ Note for Manufacturers: The Asl Belgisi operator provides free marking codes for non-carbonated drinking water without sugar and additives, produced in Uzbekistan and bottled in PET containers up to 0.5 liters.
Steps to receive free codes:
- Register the product in the Register of Marked Goods.
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Submit a request to the product group manager “Water and Soft Drinks”.
Contacts for the product group specialist:
- Email: d.akrobjonova@crpt-turon.uz
- Telegram: https://t.me/Dilsuz_CRPT_TURON
Include in the request: organization TIN, organization name, and product GTIN.
Other Useful Articles:
Registration in NIS 'Asl Belgisi'
⭐️Getting Started with Labeling: Step-by-Step Guide for Manufacturers and Importers
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