KT&G Discusses Strengthening Technical Regulation Cooperation with Uzbek Agency for Technical Regulation

The board members also discussed preemptive measures to respond to future regulatory changes according to WTO conditions.

Uzbekistan is currently making endeavors to become a WTO member state, and amending regulations and institutions accordingly. The Uzbek Agency for Technical Regulation is a government agency under the Cabinet of the Republic of Uzbekistan making endeavors to establish/amend product safety standards and establish testing infrastructure. KT&G plans continuously improve the quality of its products according to local regulations.

KT&G, known for its brand ESSE, is a notable Korean corporation and a market leader in the Korean combustible cigarettes, next generation products, and health functional foods industries. KT&G is also a global corporation with 5,184 members, operating in 143 countries around the world including Uzbekistan as of 2023. KT&G participates in various activities revitalizing local economies in Uzbekistan and across the Eurasia region by cooperating with local organizations.

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