Procedure for Certification Work
The need for sanitary-epidemiological, veterinary, phytosanitary, and ecological assessments is determined by the CB if there are corresponding sanitary-epidemiological, veterinary, phytosanitary, or ecological requirements in the RD for the declared product. These procedures can be carried out simultaneously with certification tests and must be completed with the provision of relevant documents to the applicant before the issuance of the certificate of conformity.The CB must prepare and provide applicants upon their request with the following information: A list or an extract from the list of types of products subject to mandatory certification; Rules for product certification within the CB's scope of accreditation; Price list (tariffs) for certification services; Certificate of accreditation.To carry out product certification, the applicant submits an application to the relevant CB via the portalWhen certifying imported products, the following documents must be submitted: A copy of the RD for the manufactured product (if available); A sample of product labeling or product information; A copy of the protection document (certificate, patent, or their annex) on the registration of the corresponding object confirming IPR used in the product, or a copy of the license agreement for its use (if available); A copy of the shipping document with a mark of arrival on the customs territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan (waybill, invoice, bill of Lading); If available, a copy of the sanitary-epidemiological conclusion with test protocols containing test results in the laboratory of the state sanitary supervision authority and information on other requirements established in the RD (veterinary and phytosanitary conclusion, ecological assessment).In case the applicant simultaneously submitted an application for obtaining a sanitary-epidemiological conclusion and a certificate of conformity, a copy of the sanitary-epidemiological conclusion with test protocols is submitted after its execution in the established manner.When certifying manufactured products, the following documents must be submitted: A copy of the RD for the manufactured product; A sample of product labeling (product information); A copy of the protection document (certificate, patent, or their annex) on the registration of the corresponding object confirming IPR used in the product, or a copy of the license agreement for its use (if available); If available, a copy of the sanitary-epidemiological conclusion containing test protocols and other requirements established in the RD (veterinary and phytosanitary conclusion, ecological assessment).In the absence of a CB accredited for the certification of the declared type of product at the time of application submission, the application is sent to the National Certification Body (NCB), which is obliged to organize the certification and determine the ATL for certification tests. If there are several CBs for the declared type of product, the applicant has the right to apply to any of them at their discretion.After submitting the application, the CB reviews it, analyzes the submitted documents, and no later than two days after its receipt, informs the applicant of the decision containing all the main conditions of certification based on the established order of product certification, including the certification scheme, necessary RDs, and the ATL that will conduct testing. If hygienic, veterinary, phytosanitary, or ecological norms and requirements are present in the RD, the decision also indicates the need to obtain corresponding conclusions or assessments. The CB conducts a study and verification of compliance with IPR during the certification process. If a copy of the protection document or license agreement is submitted, the study and verification of IPR compliance is not carried out.During the period of studying and verifying compliance with IPR used in the product, the CB carries out the following: a) during the review of the application, including sample identification, sampling, and delivery, the study and verification of IPR compliance is carried out within two working days by comparing designations and requisites with information on the Industrial Property Protection Portal of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan; b) upon discovering identity and confusing similarity with protected IPRs, the CB issues a reasoned refusal to the applicant.The timeframe for issuing a certificate of conformity from the moment of submitting all necessary documents (test protocols, inspection acts, conclusions) must not exceed three working days. The CB determines the necessity of checking all RD requirements in each specific case, taking into account available additional documents (management system certificate, test protocols of competent organizations, sanitary conclusions, technical documentation of the supplier, etc.).If additional documents contain test results for specific indicators in an ATL, the CB can use these results without additional tests, taking into account the expiration period of tests (not exceeding the shelf life according to the product RD). Tests are conducted in an ATL. In the absence of an appropriate ATL, the NCB determines the place, procedure, and conditions for testing. The timeframe for issuing the test protocol is established based on the total duration of testing.Sampling and identification of product samples for certification are carried out by the CB with an on-site visit no later than two days from the date of application submission. The number of samples, sampling procedure, identification, and storage rules are established in the product RD. The number of samples for an imported product batch is determined by the CB to ensure proper testing.Identification of products presented for certification is carried out according to certification rules and executed by an identification and sampling act. If samples do not correspond to the RD or are non-typical, sampling is not carried out and a reasoned refusal is issued. Sampling of manufactured products is executed in two copies; sampling of imported goods under customs control is executed in three copies in the presence of a customs official.The applicant may voluntarily submit technical characteristics of the certified product, as well as test protocols performed during development or by other accredited domestic/foreign testing laboratories. The applicant has the right to be present during testing of their products, provided confidentiality measures are observed.The ATL that conducted the tests bears responsibility for the quality and reliability of test protocols. Protocols are signed by authorized test specialists and approved by the head of the ATL. If tests for different parameters were conducted in different ATLs, the presence of all necessary protocols with positive results is considered a positive assessment. In case of negative results or incomplete documents, the CB issues a refusal conclusion.Inspections of the production status of certified products are established by certification rules and executed by an act. The inspection period must not exceed 10 days from the moment of sampling. Information about the production inspection is included in the certificate of conformity.The overall timeframe for completing the certification procedure is established based on the total duration of testing. The certificate is issued in the state or Russian language and registered in the State Register of the NCS Uz. The certificate is valid only with a registration number.A certificate of conformity is issued: For imported products — for the product's shelf life; For imported products within a single foreign trade contract — for no more than one calendar year; For mass-produced products — for 3 years.A certificate of conformity is issued for a single item or a group of similar goods and applies to the entire batch actually imported into the Republic of Uzbekistan, but not exceeding the quantity specified in the certificate.Based on the issued certificate, an agreement on the right to use the certificate and conformity mark is concluded. Mass-produced certified products (packaging, containers, and accompanying documentation) are marked with the conformity mark under the responsibility of the manufacturing organization. Products produced during the validity period of the certificate are considered certified and do not require re-certification.The applicant has the right to apply to the CB for re-certification at least one month before the expiration of the certificate for manufactured products. The manufacturer must notify the CB of any planned changes in the product design or production technology that may affect certified characteristics.The CB that issued the certificate for mass-produced products conducts an inspection control of the certified products at least once a year to confirm their compliance. Based on inspection control results, the certificate can be confirmed, suspended, or cancelled.The scope, content, and procedure of inspection control are established in inspection control rules. The CB is obliged to inform the manufacturer and NCB about the suspension or cancellation of the certificate and the right to use the conformity mark.Main stages and provisions of certification:
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Submission of the certification application to the certification body (hereinafter referred to as the CB) and its review.
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Analysis of regulatory documents for the declared products and other documents submitted with the application.
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Study and verification of compliance with intellectual property rights (trademarks, service marks, appellations of origin, geographical indications, and industrial designs) (hereinafter referred to as IP).
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Making a decision on the application.
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Preparation and approval of the testing program.
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Identification, sampling, and delivery of samples to the laboratory.
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Testing of samples in an accredited testing laboratory (hereinafter referred to as ATL).
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Inspection of the state of product production (for certification schemes 3 and 4).
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Analysis of the results obtained, issuance of a certificate of conformity, or refusal to issue it.
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Registration of certificates of conformity in the State Register of the National Certification System of Uzbekistan.
The certificate is valid only with a registration number. Products manufactured during the validity period of the certificate are considered certified and are not subject to re-certification.
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