LOGISTICS OF EXPORTING TO EURASIA SERIES

 

Product Certification Process in Tajikistan

 

By Jamshed Rahmonberdiev, BISNIS Tajikistan                                April 2005

 

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***NOTE: This report should be used for general reference purpose only.  As certification-related legislation and regulations are constantly changing, it is advised that exporters consult with certification agencies from the country of importation to obtain accurate and current information that would pertain to their specific transaction***

 

 

I.          OVERVIEW OF CERTIFICATION AND CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT SYSTEM

 

Tajikistan inherited standardization system from the Soviet Union and majority of standards require revision.  Standardization and certification are two processes of a single system both aimed at providing consumers with product quality and safety.  It is necessary to make a clear distinction between the two processes.  Standardization is an activity aimed at setting norms, rules and characteristics of a product, processes and services with a perspective for multiple use and reproduction.  Certification is an activity on confirming compliance of products, goods, works and services with established norms, rules and characteristics (standards).

 

Certification procedures in Tajikistan are regulated by the Law “On Certification of Products and Services” and other regulatory acts.  Certification standards and requirements in Tajikistan are not aimed at creating technical barriers in trade; their goal is to protect the rights and health of consumers by barring low-quality or defective products from entering local markets.  Imported and local products, processes, and services are subject to certification; the certification procedure is the same for all types of products.  According to article 12 of the law of Tajikistan “On state foreign trade regulation” all commodities imported to Tajikistan are subject to meet technical, pharmacological, sanitary, veterinary, phyto-sanitary and environmental standards and requirements set in Tajikistan.

 

A foreign certificate indicating the country of origin and compliance with established requirements is acknowledged in Tajikistan if the foreign certificate is issued under a certification to which Tajikistan is a party.  In that case, the foreign certificate is legalized upon issuance of a Tajik certificate for concerned product.  For example, according to Agreement on Concurred Policy on Standardization, Metrology and Certification (signed in Moscow on March 13, 1992; modified on November 3, 1995) signed by the majority of Newly Independent States (NIS) TajikStandart accepts certificates issued by an accredited agency of a NIS country.  The following countries have signed this agreement: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Moldova, Russian Federation, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

 

At present, depending on focus and status of standards, in general there are several standards categories:

1)                  International (regional) standards

2)                  Intergovernmental standards (NIS countries) – GOST[1]

3)                  Government standards of the Republic of Tajikistan – TjST[2]

4)                  Industry standards – OST

5)                  Enterprise standards – STP

6)                  Technical Specifications of Tajikistan (TS RT) (Technical Terms)

 

Products and services that comply with the requirements of relevant standards are given marks of conformity.

 

1.         Regulatory Agencies and their functions

 

Standardization process in Tajikistan is carried out by the Agency for Standardization, Metrology, Certification and Trade Inspection under the Ministry of Economy and Trade (hereinafter referred to as “TajikStandart”.  TajikStandart’ functions include coordination of public administration agencies’ activities with social organizations and business entities, formulate and implements government standardization policy, and establish standardization rules.

 

The government standardization system also includes other government agencies as mandated by law:

·        Ministry of Agriculture – issues phyto-sanitary certificates and pedigree livestock breeding certificates;

·        Ministry of Communications – issues certificates for the right to use communication technologies, equipment and etc;

·        Ministry of Finance is responsible for maintaining accounting standards;

·        Ministry of Health – issues certificates of compliance and quality certificates for medications, cosmetics, medical nutrition products, medical products and equipment and food additives;

·        Ministry of Transport – issues vehicle quality certificates;

·        Chamber of Commerce and Industry – issues certificates of origin in the Republic of Tajikistan;

·        State Committee for Construction and Architecture – for the construction industry.

 

2.         Current Legislation

 

The following laws govern certification in Tajikistan:

·        The law “On Certification of Products and Services” (No. 24 dated May 3, 2002)

·        The law “On Protecting Consumers’ Rights” (No. 94 dated December 9, 2004)

·        The law “On Unanimity of Measurements” (No. 435 dated May 15, 1997 revised No. 23 dated May 3, 2002)

·        The law “On Standardization” (No. 333 dated December 14, 1996; revised No. 25 dated May 3, 2002)

·        The law “On Communications” (No. 421 dated May 15, 1997)

·        The law “On Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Activities” (No. 39 dated August 6, 2001 revised No. 72 dated December 8, 2003)

·        The law “On Production and Safe Handling of Pesticides and Agrochemicals” (dated April 22, 2003)

·        The law “On Sanitary and Epidemiological Safety” (No. 49, dated December 8, 2003)

·        The law “On Consumers’ Rights” (No. 72 dated December 9, 2004)

 

3.         Mandatory Certification vs. Voluntary Declaration of Conformity

 

Mandatory certification is carried out to conform mandatory requirements for standard product, as well as international and national standards of foreign countries (subject to applicants desire).

According to the law “On Certification of Products and Services” (No. 314 dated December 13, 1996 with amendments No. 24 dated May 3, 2002) TajikStandart carries out mandatory certification duties.  Other entities involved in mandatory certification are authorized state certification entities, testing laboratories/centers, manufacturers (sellers and contractors) as well as central bodies of certification systems, as defined in particular cases, for coordination of activities for similar products. 

 

Goods (works and services) that have provisions, under laws or standards, for mandatory requirements for life safety, consumer health and protection of the environment and damage to consumer’s property, are subject for mandatory certification according to procedures set forth in laws and guidelines of Tajikistan.[3]

 

The following is a list of product types that are subject to mandatory certification in order to protect safety, health, property of citizens and environment:

·        Children goods

·        Food products, agricultural and fodder produce

·        Pharmaceuticals and herbs

·        Consumer product which enter into contact with skin, food stuffs and drinking water

·        Fuel

·        Household chemical goods

·        Perfumery, cosmetics

·        Chemical weed killers, mineral fertilizers

·        Machinery and instrument-making products, and household products

·        Agricultural machinery

·        Individual protection means

·        Electro technical, radio technical, electronic devices for testing of electric magnetic compatibility and safety

·        Construction materials and structures

·        Communication means

·        Matters, materials and goods subject for fire and explosion

·        Explosives and devices for explosive works, vessel under pressure and loading machinery

·        Oil, oil product, gas, electric energy and heat energy

 

Sale in Tajikistan of commodities listed above without certification is prohibited, regardless whether they are imported or produced internally.  The same nomenclature applies to services (works) subject for mandatory certification in Tajikistan.

 

Schema for voluntary certification is determined by a certification agency taking into account proposals of applicant.  Voluntary certification is carried out to confirm requirements for a standard product based on documents agreed between a supplier (applicant) and an employer.

 

Voluntary certification occurs when third parties of foreign partners of local enterprise require additional certification of goods produced or services rendered.  Mandatory certification is carried out in cases as stipulated by law, for example as per Law of the Republic of Tajikistan “On transportation” the means of transportation must be certified.

 

4.         Effect of international certification/standardization laws and regulations on certification system of the Republic of Tajikistan

 

International certification/standardization laws, to which Tajikistan is a party to, supercede national legislation (systems and policies).

 

5.         Brief overview of Standardization and Accreditation Systems as relates to Certification and Conformity Assessment processes

 

The National Standardization System (NSS, Tajik Standard 1.0-96) became effective on January 7, 1997.  This standard sets general guidelines for standardization in Tajikistan and is fundamental in set of standards entitled “Tajik National Standardization System”.

 

The standard sets goals for standardization, defines its objects, a category of normative documents on standardization, and types of standardization, it defines general provisions for the State monitoring of standards.

 

The guidelines set forth in the National Standardization System are subject for mandatory application to public and private enterprises located in Tajikistan, including those with foreign investments; it also applicable to citizens engaged in entrepreneurship without establishing a legal entity, and the ministries and other Governmental organizations.

 

The law does not specify the products or services that are subject to standardization.  As per Article 2 of the Law “On Standardization”, however, products, services and methods of production that are likely to be replicated or reproduced on a large-scale must be standardized.  Neither the law “On Standardization”, nor other regulatory acts provide a clear definition of “products, services and methods of production that are likely to be replicated, or reproduced on a large scale basis”.

 

Standardization process in Tajikistan

 

In the event a product is not subject to any of the standard applicable in the Republic of Tajikistan, the manufacturer must develop its own technical terms to meet the existing requirements for:

 

·        Environmental, public health, property, and occupational safety;

·        Industrial sanitation;

·        Technical, technological, and information compatibility and interchangeability, and

·        Basic product characteristics, etc.

Text Box:

An Example of Standardization Process:

 

Regulatory references

 

GOST 1.0-92              Procedures for intergovernmental standardization.  General guidelines.

 

GOST 2.111.95           ESKD.  Technical Conditions.

 

StRT 1.2-97                 National Standardization System

Guidelines for development and approval of standards

 

StRT 1.3-96                 National Standardization System

Guidelines for development, concurrence, approval and national registration of technical norms

 

StRT 1.4-96                 National Standardization System

Guidelines for development, concurrence and approval of technical descriptions and compound

 

StRT 1.5-96                 National Standardization System

                                    Guidelines for Structure, Content and Design of Standards

Definitions

 

Standardization

Activity aimed to achieve optimal degree of order in specific area by application of general guidelines applicable for multiple uses for specific or potential tasks

 

International standardization

Standardization open to appropriate agencies of all countries

 

National standardization

Standardization conducted in a country

 

National Standardization System

A system, which defines basic goals and principles of management, forms and general organizational-technical guidelines for all types of activities for standardization

 

Scope of standardization

An aggregate of interrelated objects of standardization

NOTE: Samples of scope of standardization include: management, machinery building, power engineering, agriculture, system of values and units

 

Objects of standardization

Commodity (produce, process, services) subject to standardization

NOTE: Objects of standardization is referred to a products, processes and services which are equally relevant to any material, component, equipment system and its compatibility, as well as to a rule, a procedure, a function, a method or an activity

 

Normative document

A document that defines guidelines, general principles or characteristics relevant to various activities or their results

NOTE: Normative document is referred to a generic term that includes such concepts as standards, technical specifications, and set of rules, regulations

 

Standard

A normative document of the standardization process. Based on scientific and technological achievements, as well as on the results of practical experience, standards are meant to assure optimal benefit to consumers, producers and the public at large.

 

Tajik Standard

A standard approved by Tajik State Standards, State Committee of Tajikistan on Architecture and Construction

 

International Standard

A standard accepted by an international standardization organization

 

Guidelines

A normative document on standardization, which sets guidelines, principles or characteristics in a specific area (sector), approved by an authorized entity in that area (supreme agency of a sector)

 

Intergovernmental Standard – GOST

A standard accepted by members of the Agreement on Concurred Policy in Standardization, Metrology and Certification

 

Certification Entity and Its Accreditation

 

Tajik Standard No. 5.2-94 governs certification entity requirements and its accreditation procedures.  The standard sets (i) scope of application; (ii) general requirements; (iii) structure and functions of certification entity; (iv) personnel requirements; (v) documentation requirements; and (vi) accreditation of certification body.

 

Accreditation of a certification entity in include:

1.      Submission of documents and expertise

2.      Attestation

3.      Review of results and attestation

4.      Registration and issue of accreditation certificate

5.       

Accreditation system of testing laboratories

 

Accreditation system of testing laboratories (centers) is based on Tajik Standard (TjST 5.4-94) effective January 1, 1995.  The standard sets basic requirements on certification body and accreditation procedure within the Tajik National Certification System.  The standard is in line with ISO-2 Guidelines and ISO 8402 standard.

 

Accreditation of test laboratories (centers) is an official recognition of technical competence and independence of the laboratory from developer, manufacturer (supplier) and consumer (buyer) of products (services).  Any laboratory is eligible for accreditation regardless of sector or form of ownership.

 

Certification tests should be carried out only by test laboratories, accredited for technical competence and independence under supervision of appropriate certification body for similar products.  Certification authority that employed the testing laboratory is responsible for objective test results.

 

An accreditation certificate is issued to accredited test laboratory.  There are two types of accreditation certificates: (i) for technical competence and independence, and (ii) for technical competence.  Accreditation certificates can be issued up to 3 (three) years validity period.

 

Scope of accreditation for test laboratory is determined during accreditation; this is done by indicating item of testing products (including OKP code) and normative documents, which govern requirements to a product and testing methodology.

 

Accreditation and inspection supervision over accredited laboratories is a responsibility of TajikStandart, involving certification bodies, consumer unions, and manufacturers’ representatives.  Supervision procedure is defined jointly with the decision on accreditation and is valid during entire term of the accreditation certificate.

 

Below, is a list of steps involved in accreditation of lab:

  1. Submit an application package for accreditation
  2. Review of the application package
  3. Examination of testing laboratory (center)
  4. Decision making process based on results of examination
  5. Registration and issuance of accreditation certificate

 

II.        CERTIFICATION PROCESS BASED ON COMMODITY TYPE

 

Procedure for certification of food and other products was established under executive order of the Tajik Government (reference #97, dated March 16, 1999) “On protection of consumer market in Tajikistan against imports of inadequate (poor) quality products”.  Based on this Executive Order TajikStandart has developed a list of products and works which are subject for mandatory certification.  The list was concurred with NIS countries and relevant ministries of Tajikistan and became effective on September 1, 1999.

 

Certification schema should be indicated in the document, which sets certification procedure.  Schema for mandatory certification is determined by certification agency in concurrence with TajikStandart taking into account peculiarities in production, testing, shipment and consumption of similar products.

 

Certification procedure of foodstuff and other commodities, for imports to Tajikistan, is approved by Government decree No. 97 dated March 16, 1999.  This procedure allows imports of foodstuff in Tajikistan, given they meet requirements for mandatory certification.  A document, which confirms such compliance, is the certificate of conformity issued according to regulations of the National Certification System.

 

Certification of imported goods is carried out based on test protocols obtained in testing laboratories accredited by TajikStandart and the Ministry of Health.

 

Certification can be carried out, and a certificate of conformity can be issued only in the following cases:

·        Upon submission of certificate of conformity issued in NIS countries, members of the Inter-state Council on Standardization, Metrology and Certification, Registration, Standardization and Quality Control for Health and Pharmaceutical Products;

·        By certification bodies located in Tajikistan and accredited by the National Certification System according to relevant group of commodities;

·        Certification can be carried out only by TajikStandart and the Ministry of Health or by an agency accredited by the National Certification System;

 

 

 

1.         Certificate of Conformity

 

All imported goods are subject for certification by appropriate certification agencies, if such do not exist then by the TajikStandart.  If goods were certified within an international systems it is necessary then to re-confirm requirements of documents that are accepted in those systems. 

 

For perishable goods (produce with up to 1 month shelf life), produced in countries that are members of the Agreement, certification schemas are based on manufacturer’s certification and quality systems certification, or are based on manufacturer’ application-declaration.

 

For imported perishable goods from countries outside of the Agreement importer should submit a product safety proof (certification, identification, protocol), which should include actual values for indicators or perform a selective control for safety indicators.

 

In general, the procedure includes following:

1)                  Decision on application

2)                  Selection, identification of samples and testing

3)                  Certification of production (if applicable according to certification schemas)

4)                  Analysis of results and decision to issue Certificate of Conformity (COC)

5)                  Issuance of COC, registration in National Registrar System

6)                  Acknowledgement of certificate issued by foreign or international certification body

7)                  Overseeing inspection monitoring to maintain certified characteristics

8)                  Information on certification results

 

The foreign certificate acknowledgement process:

1)                  Submission of Application of Acknowledgement of a Foreign Certificate and accompanying documents;

2)                  Analysis of the documents received;

3)                  Acknowledgement or denial of the foreign certificate, and if denied, justification for denial and description of proposed certification procedures, and

4)                  Legalization of the foreign certificate in the form of re-certification as a Tajik certificate and subsequent registration.

 

a)         Regulating Agency

 

TajikStandart is the principal government agency that issues certificates of compliance for products, processes, and services, as well as certificates authorizing the use of marks of conformity.

 

b)         List of Required Documents

 

A national or foreign applicant should submit the following documents to an accredited certification body, in absence of which the application should be made to the National Certification Agency (TajikStandart):

  1. Application form
  2. Invoice and shipping documents
  3. Contract
  4. Export-Import ID Card
  5. Where applicable a “no-objection statement” from relevant testing center (for example: for communication equipment – State Inspectorate for Communications and etc)
  6. Certificate of Origin (manufacturer’s country)
  7. If applicable, Certificate of Conformity of the Russian Federation (other NIS country)

 

c)         Affected Groups of Commodities

 

The following is a list of product types, which are subject to mandatory certification in order to protect safety, health, property of citizens and environment:

·        Children goods

·        Food products, agricultural and fodder produce

·        Pharmaceuticals and herbs

·        Consumer product which enter into contact with skin, food stuffs and drinking water

·        Fuel

·        Household chemical goods

·        Perfumery, cosmetics

·        Chemical weed killers, mineral fertilizers

·        Machinery and instrument-making products, and household products

·        Agricultural machinery

·        Individual protection means

·        Electro technical, radio technical, electronic devices for testing of electric magnetic compatibility and safety

·        Construction materials and structures

·        Communication means

·        Matters, materials and goods subject for fire and explosion

·        Explosives and devices for explosive works, vessel under pressure and loading machinery

·        Oil, oil product, gas, electric energy and heat energy

 

2.         Hygienic Certificate

 

Regulating Agency is the National Center for Examination, Certification of Pharmaceutical Products, Medical Equipment, Health and Sanitary-Hygienic Items, Medical and Preventive Food, Food Additives and Cosmetics (established by Executive Order of the Government (No. 382 dated August 29, 2005). 

 

The Center is an independent, government owned unit and is responsible for licensing of pharmaceutical activities, standardization, quality control, state registration, certification of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and sanitary-hygienic items, and treatment & preventive food, food additives and cosmetics.

 

a)   List of Required Documents

 

·        An application form

·        Supporting documents (not specified)

NOTE: It is encouraged to visit the Center to obtain a detailed list of documents prior arrival of shipment.

 

b)   Affected Groups of Commodities

 

·        Pharmaceuticals

·        Medical devices for sanitary & hygienic purpose

·        Treatment and preventive food

·        Food additives

·        Cosmetics

 

3.         Phyto-sanitary Certificate

 

Certification of some commodities is valid only upon presentation of sanitary and epidemiological statement of the Ministry of Health that goods, works and services comply with sanitary norms and rules. [Article 40: Law on Sanitary and Epidemiological Safety].  Regulating agency is the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Service of the Ministry of Health, which is a unified network of organizations responsible for epidemiological monitoring in Tajikistan[4]. 

4.         Communications Ministry Certificate

 

State Communications Inspectorate of the Ministry of Communication, accredited by the TajikStandart, certifies any communication means and respective rights for operation of such goods in Tajikistan. 

 

Quality of communication rendered by companies should meet mandatory requirements of standards, technical specifications, contract terms and should be supported with information on services.  Rendering services without certificate confirming conformity with requirements of specifications is prohibited.[5]

 

a)         Regulating Agency

 

State Communications Inspectorate of the Ministry of Communication, accredited by the Tajik State Standards, certifies any communication goods and respective rights for operation of such goods in Tajikistan.

 

State Communications Inspectorate

Ministry of Communications

Ms. Lyubov Grigorievna Kovalevskaya, Director

57 Rudaki Avenue, 3rd floor, Office 312

Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Tel: +992 (372) 217183

 

b)         List of Required Documents

 

1.      Technical terms of communication equipment translated into Russian (including technical parameters);

2.      Equipment content;

3.      Climatic conditions for shipping, storage and operations;

4.      Information on contents of the set and components;

5.      Manufacturer’s authorization issued to the seller to authorize sales of manufacturer’s products

 

c)         Sample Certificate

 

Relevant samples of certificates are available at information board of the State Communications Inspectorate at 57 Rudaki Avenue, Dushanbe.

 

d)         Affected Groups of Commodities

 

Telecom equipment/Devices/Radio-wave

HS group 8517

 

III.       WHAT TO EXPECT DURING CERTIFICATION PROCESS

 

Based on experience of local companies it is strongly suggested to obtain all necessary shipping documents way ahead before the shipment arrives, because certification process may take longer than expected and therefore causing costly overstay at customs warehouses.

 

1.         Available certification schemas

 

There are 8 certification schemas; details of each are represented in a table below:

Schema

No

Testing

Inspection Control

1

Type Testing

Not applicable

Periodical testing of samples from sale points

 

 

2

Type Testing

 

 

Periodical testing of samples from manufacturers

 

3

Type Testing

 

 

 

 

4

Type Testing

 

Periodical testing of samples from sale points

Periodical testing of samples from manufacturers

 

5

Type Testing

Certification of production or certification of manufacturer’s quality control

Periodical testing of samples from sale points

Periodical testing of samples from manufacturers

Control over stable functioning of quality control system

6

Type Testing

Certification of manufacturer’s quality system

 

 

Control over stable functioning of quality control system

7

Batch Testing

 

 

 

 

8

Testing of Each Sample

 

 

 

 

 

2.         Lead time

 

Timeframes for processing of standardization applications are related to the man-hours each standardizing agency has determined as necessary to evaluate an application for each type of product/service.  In average processing of applications is up to 5-7 days.

 

3.         Buyer/Seller responsibilities

 

Article 7 of the law “On Consumer Rights Protection” has a provision for manufacturers (sellers, contractors) to set product life time, expiration date and product warranty period.

 

A manufacturer (contractor) has a right to determine life time for the products that are designed to be used over a long period of time.  If such products upon expiry of their life time can cause harm to life, consumer health and property, and be harmful to the environment then a manufacturer (contractor) must indicate product life time.[6]

 

If standards have a provision for mandatory requirements to quality of goods (works and services) the seller must offer such goods, which conform to these requirements.[7]

 

Sale of goods (works and services) including imported goods (works and services) is prohibited without indication of information on mandatory certification, and if applicable sanitary-epidemiological statement and conformity with requirements as set forth in the Article 6, para.6 of the law “On Consumer Rights Protection”, and without a bar code.[8]

 

A manufacturer (contractor) must mark expiry date for food products, perfumery and cosmetic goods, and medical supplies.

 

Requirements for information about goods (works and services) are outlined in details in Article 9 of the law “On Protecting Consumer Rights”.  Any information included in this article should be made available to consumer in technical documents accompanying goods, by marking the labels of goods or by any other means appropriate for certain goods (work and services).  If technical documentation (technical certificate, user’s manual and other documents) are in foreign language, then it is mandatory to translate them into Tajik or Russian language(s).  For food products packaged in Tajikistan it is mandatory to place information on manufacturer’s location.

 

Articles 12 and 13 describe manufacturer’s (contractor, seller) responsibility for improper information on goods (works and services) and on manufacturer (contractor, seller).

 

4.         Associated costs

 

Official standardization costs are established by TajikStandart in coordination with the Ministry of Finance and the Agency for Anti-Monopoly Policy and Support for Entrepreneurship under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan.  These costs vary according to labor inputs for each type of product, process or service to be standardized. 

 

Cost for securing a standard varies between $30 to $100.

 

IV.       ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

1.         Packaging, marking and labeling requirements

 

If, for the purpose of safety in using goods (works or services), its storage, shipment and utilization it is necessary to maintain special rules, the manufacturer (contractor) must indicate these rules in shipping documents and marking or in any other way, the seller must make sure that consumers are aware of these rules.[9]

 

2.         Certification/Testing service providers

 

TajikStandart

(Agency for Standardization, Metrology, Certification and Trade Inspection of the Ministry of Economy and Trade)

42/2 Negmata Karabaeva Street

Dushanbe, Tajikistan 734018

Tel: +992 (372) 336869

Fax: +992 (372) 331933

Email: tjstanda@tajik.net

 

State Inspectorate for Communications

Ministry of Communications

57 Rudaki Avenue, 3rd Floor

Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Tel: +992 (372) 217183

 

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

 

BISNIS Representative, Tajikistan

Mr. Jamshed Rahmonberdiev

19/4-5 Nazarshoev Street

Dushanbe 734012

Tajikistan

Phone: 992372210350

FAX: 992372210362

Email: RahmonberdievJA@state.gov


[1] Governmental standards are applicable in Tajikistan and do not need to be legalized as national government standards.

[2] Governmental standards are developed and approved by a standardization agency authorized to do so.

[3] Article 8, law “On Protecting Consumer Rights” adopted on December 9, 2004

[4] Article 44 of he Law of the Republic of Tajikistan dated – Month, 199 No. xxx “On Sanitary and Epidemiological Safety of Tajikistan”.

[5] Article 18, Law “On Communications”, adopted on December 27, 1993 revised on May 15, 1997 and May 17, 2004

[6] Article 7, law “On Protecting Consumer Rights” adopted on December 9, 2004

[7] Article 6, law “On Protecting Consumer Rights” adopted on December 9, 2004

[8] Article 8, law “On Protecting Consumer Rights” adopted on December 9, 2004

[9] Article 8, law “On Protecting Consumer Rights” adopted on December 9, 2004