Outdated Standards Hinder Uzbekistan's WTO Accession, Deputies Raise Concerns

Uzbekistan's path to joining the World Trade Organization is being obstructed by outdated national standards, according to lawmakers. A parliamentary inquiry has been sent to the head of the "Uzstandard" Agency, highlighting issues with technical regulation, digitalization, and corruption risks. Approximately half of Uzbekistan's 33,000 active standards are reportedly obsolete or do not meet international requirements.

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