The Competition Committee warned entrepreneurs who sell mobile devices without transferring them from the IMEI registry.

The Competition Committee of Uzbekistan has issued a warning regarding the sale of mobile devices with unregistered IMEI codes and the subsequent need for re-registration after purchase. 

 

It is reported that on this issue, 147 appeals were received by the Competition Committee and its regional departments throughout 2025, of which 55 were resolved positively, and legal explanations were provided for 89. The remaining 3 were forwarded to the relevant authorized bodies.

 

 According to the study results, based on Article 6 of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On Protection of Consumer Rights," the manufacturer (executor, seller) is obliged to provide the consumer with necessary, accurate, and understandable information about the goods (works, services) they are selling in a timely manner.

Furthermore, Article 11 of this law stipulates that the manufacturer (executor) must ensure the normal operation (application, use) of the goods (services), including component parts, during the warranty period.

 

According to the Regulation approved by Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 778, business entities are responsible for registering mobile devices. The obligation to register all IMEI codes lies with the manufacturer, importer, or seller.

 

According to the law on consumer protection, the consumer has the right to freely choose goods and demand their quality, and the seller cannot impose additional services by force. 

 

Furthermore, in retail trade, the responsibility for providing a registered device also lies with the seller.