In Uzbekistan, it is forbidden to inflate prices before selling
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan has banned retailers from artificially raising prices before sales to create the illusion of discounts. Under the new rules, sellers must indicate the lowest price of a product within the last 30 days before the start of any sale or promotion.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan has approved new regulations on sales, discounts, and promotional campaigns, according to a decree published on Lex.uz on October 21.
The amendments to the Rules of Retail Trade aim to protect consumers from misleading promotions and fake discounts.
Retailers are now required to clearly state the conditions of any promotion, including its duration, the list and quantity of participating goods, and any purchase requirements.
During the campaign, sellers must honor all announced discounts and bonuses and provide accurate information about prices. Changing the terms after a promotion begins is strictly prohibited.
For discount campaigns, the “pre-sale” price must equal the minimum price of the product during the last 30 days, except for agricultural goods.
Retailers must also clearly show the discount size — in percentages or exact sums — and, upon request, provide documented proof of previous prices.
Artificially inflating prices before a sale and then labeling them as “discounted” will now be considered a deceptive practice.
Sellers are also required to indicate the duration of discounts and notify customers if the number of discounted goods is limited, seasonal, or related to the product’s condition (such as expiring stock or damaged packaging).
The Competition Committee first proposed the regulation in mid-2025, citing global standards from the US, Canada, France, Germany, China, South Korea, and Japan, where similar consumer protection measures are already in place.
The amendments to the Rules of Retail Trade aim to protect consumers from misleading promotions and fake discounts.
Retailers are now required to clearly state the conditions of any promotion, including its duration, the list and quantity of participating goods, and any purchase requirements.
During the campaign, sellers must honor all announced discounts and bonuses and provide accurate information about prices. Changing the terms after a promotion begins is strictly prohibited.
For discount campaigns, the “pre-sale” price must equal the minimum price of the product during the last 30 days, except for agricultural goods.
Retailers must also clearly show the discount size — in percentages or exact sums — and, upon request, provide documented proof of previous prices.
Artificially inflating prices before a sale and then labeling them as “discounted” will now be considered a deceptive practice.
Sellers are also required to indicate the duration of discounts and notify customers if the number of discounted goods is limited, seasonal, or related to the product’s condition (such as expiring stock or damaged packaging).
The Competition Committee first proposed the regulation in mid-2025, citing global standards from the US, Canada, France, Germany, China, South Korea, and Japan, where similar consumer protection measures are already in place.
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