Uzbekistan is developing a new model of interaction between the state and citizens in the field of market surveillance. According to the draft law "On Market Supervision", submitted for public discussion on August 21, the country will introduce a system of material incentives for citizens who inform about the sale of low-quality and potentially dangerous products.
The draft document assigns the Cabinet of Ministers the task of developing and approving a mechanism for rewarding individuals for providing reliable information on violations in the field of commodity safety within four months. This initiative is aimed at actively involving the population in ensuring quality standards and protecting consumer rights.
The bill also contains provisions providing for guarantees of compensation payments to citizens affected by the use of unsafe goods. In the event of a fatal outcome, compensation cannot be lower than the full amount of material damage. When establishing disability — at least half of this amount, and when causing other harm to health-at least one fifth.
The system of supervision will be based on a comprehensive control model, including control purchases, laboratory and independent examinations, analysis of citizens ' complaints, as well as verification of product compliance with established technical and sanitary standards. If the facts of violation of the established requirements are established, the goods must be withdrawn from the market no later than in 15 working days.
The initiative emphasizes the transition to a proactive model of consumer protection, in which citizens are considered as full-fledged participants in the system of market regulation. At the same time, State bodies retain the exclusive right to legally qualify violations and make binding decisions.
Public discussion of the draft law will last until September 5, 2025. If approved and all necessary procedures are completed, the law will enter into force on July 1, 2026. It is expected that the innovation will be a significant step towards the formation of a sustainable model of consumer safety and the development of public control mechanisms in the domestic market.
