Key Milestones

• November 20, 2020 – The Government of Uzbekistan issued Decree #737, mandating the implementation of serialization for pharmaceuticals, tobacco, alcohol, soft drinks, and appliances by 2022.
• June 1, 2021 – A six-month pilot project for serialization commenced.
• April 2, 2022 – Resolution #149 was published, introducing mandatory labeling for four product groups, primarily consisting of medicines. A phased implementation plan for these product groups was later released.

Phase wise implementation of these medicine group was published.

	Scope	Deadlines for Serialization	Deadlines for Aggregation
Group 1	Medicinal products with secondary packaging	September 1, 2022	May 1, 2023
Group 2	medicines with primary packaging	November 1, 2022	August 1, 2023
Group 3	Medicines and medical devices for orphan diseases  Medicines included in the register of medicines with foreign registrations, the results of which are recognized in Uzbekistan	March 1, 2023	December 1, 2023
Group 4	Medical products according to the list determined by the Ministry of Health	February 1, 2025	November 1, 2025

Introduction

CRPT Turon is the designated authority managing Uzbekistan’s national Track & Trace system, aimed at ensuring the authenticity and declared quality of both imported and domestically produced goods. This traceability system, known as ASL BELGISI, allows consumers to verify products using a dedicated mobile app and to report any suspected counterfeits or provide feedback.

Uzbekistan’s model closely mirrors the Russian Track & Trace system, which is overseen by the Center for Research in Perspective Technologies (CRPT) in Russia. Similar to its Russian counterpart, Uzbekistan’s ASL BELGISI app enables product verification through scanning of unique crypto codes. These codes are paid for upon utilization.

Registration Process

To participate in the serialization system, the following stakeholders must register via the official CRPT Turon website:

• Marketing Authorization Holders (MAHs)
• Manufacturers
• Importers
• Wholesalers
• Retail Trade Enterprises
• Medical Organizations and Associations

Participants are required to categorize their goods in the catalog of labeled products. Access to the system for obtaining and reporting codes is granted only upon application approval.

Notably, foreign MAHs must establish a representative office or legal entity within Uzbekistan to fulfill requirements related to pharmacovigilance, as outlined in Resolution #149.

Standards for Labeling and Barcodes

Serialization of medicines in Uzbekistan requires the use of GS1 Data Matrix barcodes in the following format:

Machine-Readable (Data Matrix):

• GTIN (14 digits) – AI (01)
• Serial Number (13 digits) – AI (21)
• Verification Key (4 digits) – AI (91)
• Verification Code (44 digits) – AI (92)

Human-Readable Format:

• GTIN (14 digits) – AI (01)
• Expiry Date (YYMMDD) – AI (17)
• Serial Number (13 digits) – AI (21)
• Batch/Lot Number – AI (10)

Aggregation Requirements:
For packaging and shipment purposes, products must include a Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC) using the GS1-128 linear code format, and in some cases, a 2D code. 

Traceability Requirements

To ensure product traceability throughout the supply chain, each item must be assigned a unique Data Matrix code. These codes allow retailers and pharmacies to verify authenticity, while consumers can use the ASL BELGISI app for product validation.

Additional Guidelines from CRPT Turon:

• Products manufactured before the mandatory marking deadline can be imported within six months in their original packaging; however, digital marking must be applied.
• Products imported or produced prior to the deadline may continue to be sold until the end of their shelf life, not exceeding three years from the date of serialization enforcement.
• There have been discussions about allowing goods serialized for the Russian market to be imported into Uzbekistan. However, further clarification and approval from authorities is recommended.

Uzbekistan’s adoption of a serialization system inspired by Russia’s stringent Track & Trace framework represents a significant move toward enhanced supply chain transparency and consumer safety.

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