Uzbekistan and China to Establish Joint Laboratory for Testing Construction Materials

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The state enterprise “Uzbek Scientific Testing and Quality Control Center” (UzTest DM), together with the Henan Province Association for Metrology, Certification, Inspection, and Testing (PRC) and United Testing Inspection & Certification Technology Co., Ltd., held a working meeting to discuss the creation of a joint laboratory in Uzbekistan.

During the discussions, the parties reviewed a project to organize a laboratory for testing construction materials in accordance with international ISO/IEC 17025 standards.

The total investment in the project exceeds US$10 million. Its implementation is planned in three stages: procurement and installation of laboratory equipment, personnel training, and the operational launch of the laboratory.

At the conclusion of the negotiations, the participants agreed to work together to develop Uzbekistan’s scientific testing infrastructure and establish a laboratory that will ensure construction materials meet international quality standards.