Product labeling is the process of applying special identification means that allow tracking the movement of products from the moment of production or import to their sale to the final consumer. In the territory of Uzbekistan, the Data Matrix code is used as the identification means.
Product labeling reduces the level of counterfeit goods, increases the profits of bona fide businesses, strengthens trust in manufacturers, and provides customers with a tool for independent product verification.
Mandatory digital labeling of goods is established by decisions of the President and the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Currently, the following groups of goods are subject to labeling:
- Tobacco products
- Alcohol products
- Beer and beer-based beverages
- Household appliances
- Medicinal products and medical devices
- Water and beverages
Importers and manufacturers are issuers of labeling codes and are obliged to obtain and apply labeling codes, as well as generate mandatory reports in the system. To obtain and work with labeling codes, the following steps must be completed:
- Registration of a personal account
- Registration of product cards in the "Product Description" section
- Management of the personal account balance, ordering and payment for labeling codes
- Application of the labeling code
- Putting goods into circulation
Registration of a personal account
Work with labeled products is carried out in the personal account of the NIS "ASL BELGISI" — the national information system for digital labeling and traceability of goods. To start working with labeling, it is necessary to submit an application for registration in the system. Registration takes place in several stages:
- Checking the readiness of the personal computer
- Creating a registration application
- Activation of the organization’s account
Detailed information on how to register a personal account can be found at the link - xTrace: Registration in the NIS "Asl Belgisi" or by using the video tutorial:
After activating the personal account, it is necessary to assign roles to the User. For the first activated User, it is recommended to add all available roles (assigning roles will allow using the full functionality of the personal account). Detailed instructions are provided in the article - xTrace: User Profile → Roles
After registering in the personal account, to obtain labeling codes, issuers must complete the procedure for activating the agreement and the personal account balance. Activation is performed by the Operator of the digital labeling system.
To obtain the agreement and activate the personal account balance, it is necessary to send a request to the support service.
Registration of product cards in the "Product Description" section
To obtain labeling codes, it is necessary to describe the products subject to labeling in the "Product Description" section.
To create a product card, a GTIN is mandatory. Manufacturers obtain it through the GS1 Uzbekistan Association, registration in which is mandatory for each manufacturer. Importers may use an existing foreign GTIN for imported goods.
To navigate to the section, it is necessary to:
- Log in to the personal account.
- Have the role "Product Description Observer"
- Open the "Product Descriptions" section in the personal account menu
The card containing product information undergoes moderation, during which the product name, barcode, image, and other product details are verified. After successful moderation, the card receives the status "Published".
Detailed work in the "Product Description" section is described in the article at the link - xTrace: Product Descriptions
Management of the personal account balance, ordering and payment for labeling codes
Payment for labeling codes is made from the personal account balance in the personal account. Instructions on how to top up the personal account balance can be found at the link - xTrace: Payment for labeling code orders
To apply labeling codes to products, they must be ordered through the personal account of the NIS “ASL BELGISI”. Ordering codes is carried out on a paid basis for product groups subject to mandatory labeling. The cost of one code is 68 soums excluding VAT and 76.16 soums including VAT.
To obtain labeling codes:
- Go to the "Code Orders" section → "Own Orders".
- Click the "Create Order" button.
The labeling code order undergoes automatic verification. After successful verification, the ordered quantity of codes will be generated. All codes are stored in the labeling code registry with the status "Received". Detailed information on how to register an order to obtain codes can be found at the link - xTrace: Code Orders
Application of the labeling code
Labeling codes are applied to products in the Data Matrix format. The code must be applied in such a way that it can be correctly scanned.
In accordance with the rules of digital labeling of goods, the manufacturer or importer is obliged to:
- Convert labeling codes into the Data Matrix format;
- Apply Data Matrix codes to the product (packaging, label, sticker);
- Generate a list of labeling codes applied to the product;
- Send to the NIS “Asl Belgisi” a report on the application of labeling codes - xTrace: Application of LM
Example of an applied labeling code:
When generating the operation "Application of LM", the status of the labeling code changes in accordance with the method of putting goods into circulation. For locally produced goods, the method - Production in the country is specified, and the codes are assigned the status "In Circulation". For imported goods, the method - Import (from third countries) is specified, and the codes receive the status "Applied".
Putting goods into circulation
The method of putting labeled goods into circulation depends on the value of the parameter “Method of releasing goods into circulation”.
- For goods produced in the territory of Uzbekistan: after successful completion of the “Application of LM” operation, the codes receive the status “In Circulation” and may be used when issuing an electronic invoice (ESF) or in retail sales through a cash register (KKT).
More details about working with electronic invoices can be found in the article - Advantages of using ESF, choosing a roaming operator, how to issue. Before the document processing procedure, review this video tutorial:
For imported goods: it is necessary to include the codes in the Aggregation Import Code (AIC) with the AIC reflected in the cargo customs declaration (CCD) IM-40. After completion of customs clearance of imported products, the document “Information on CCD” is generated in the ASL BELGISI system, and the specified codes are assigned the status “In Circulation”.
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