Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan is introducing an electronic system to assess the risk of violations of legislation governing the circulation of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and precursors, as well as the cultivation of cannabis for industrial purposes.
The relevant regulation was registered by the Ministry of Justice on 5 November 2026 under No. 3968.
The new system provides for an automated assessment of the likelihood of violations in business activities.
Risk levels will be determined using information from government agencies' information systems, statistical data, citizens' complaints, the mass media and other lawful sources.
During risk analysis, businesses may not be asked to provide additional documents or information.
Assessments will be conducted according to specific criteria that take into account the particular features of monitoring the circulation of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and precursors, as well as the cultivation of cannabis for industrial purposes.
Based on the analysis, businesses will be assigned one of three risk categories: high, medium or low.
Preventive measures and inspections involving businesses classified as high- or medium-risk will be organised in accordance with the law.
Businesses assigned to the low-risk category will not be subject to inspections.
At the same time, the risk level assigned by the electronic system will not, in itself, constitute grounds for taking direct enforcement measures against a business.
