The Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan has officially issued Resolution No. 66, dated February 17, 2026, which formally extends the transition period for the country’s new RoHS requirements.

This decision provides a significant reprieve for manufacturers of electrical and electronic products who were facing the immediate implementation of Technical Regulation #517 ("Restricting the Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Radioelectronic Products").

According to the new decree, the timeframe for the implementation of the RoHS Technical Regulation has been amended:

• Previous Timeline: The regulation was initially set to transition within "six" months.
• ‍New Timeline: The word "six" has been officially replaced by "up to eighteen" months.‍
• Effective Impact: This effectively postpones the mandatory enforcement of RoHS compliance in Uzbekistan for one additional year.
  
  

Other Key Regulatory Updates in Resolution No. 66

While the RoHS postponement is the headline news for the electronics industry, the decree also introduced critical updates to other technical regulations:

• Children’s Toy Safety: The resolution introduces a comprehensive list of toys—including Play-Doh, bicycles, puzzles, and electric trains—that must undergo mandatory conformity assessment. It also establishes strict new safety rules for magnetic toys, requiring specific warning labels regarding the danger of swallowing magnetic parts.‍
• Gas-Fired Appliances: New safety requirements have been established for domestic gas equipment, specifically mandating that heating zones with a capacity exceeding 75 kW must be equipped with special filters to reduce combustion emissions.‍
• Entry into Force: While the decree is dated February 17, 2026, specific amendments regarding toys and gas equipment will enter into force six months after official publication.

The one-year extension for RoHS is a valuable window for manufacturers to align their supply chains with Uzbekistan’s requirements. However, the authorities have signaled that this delay is intended to ensure better alignment with international standards.

GMA Consult Group continues to provide full certification support for the Uzbekistan market. We recommend using this additional time to conduct pre-compliance testing and update technical files to avoid the rush in 2027.

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The information has been prepared by the GMA Consult Group team.

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