News about sugar: events, facts and developments on tafs uz.
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The UzBev association criticized a closed government resolution setting an annual quota of 300,000 tonnes for white sugar imports: in its assessment, market demand is twice as high, and the mechanism may contradict Uzbekistan's WTO obligations.
Otabek YusupovUnder Cabinet of Ministers resolution No. 417 of July 30, 2026, which was not published on Lex.uz, an annual quota of 300,000 tons for white sugar imports takes effect on January 1, 2027 — 100,000 tons each for producers of beverages, confectionery and other products. Local factories are promised tax breaks and loan restructuring, but economists warn of rising prices and corruption risks.
Aziz KarimovThe Ministry of Health of Uzbekistan has released for public discussion a draft government resolution on color-coded labeling of soft drinks depending on sugar content. From January 1, 2027, packaging is expected to carry mandatory warning labels — from yellow to red — occupying at least 15% of the front side, as well as a QR code with data on composition and calorie content.
Aziz Karimov
