The Tekhnodom store seized 81 units of the VITEK VT-1122 TR kettle model, with a capacity of 1.7 liters, from shelves throughout Kazakhstan. In addition, the supplier was sent a demand to suspend further deliveries until the violations are eliminated.
The Department of the Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology for the East Kazakhstan Region, at the request of a consumer, conducted a test purchase of the said electric kettle sold in one of the Ust-Kamenogorsk stores and checked the products for compliance with the requirements of the technical regulations of the Customs Union "On the safety of low-voltage equipment" (TR CU 004/2011).
Based on the results of laboratory tests, it was established that the power of the kettle deviates significantly from the norm. At 220 V, the actual power was 1617 W (-12.6%), and at 240 V - 1824 W (-17.1%). Such deviations may pose a potential threat to the health and safety of consumers.
In connection with the identified violations, the seller of the Tekhnodom store was sent a notice of withdrawal of products from sale.
For the sale of goods that do not meet the requirements of technical regulations, administrative liability is provided in accordance with Art. 415 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Administrative Offenses. Sanctions include a fine for individuals in the amount of 90, for officials, small business entities or non-profit organizations - in the amount of 195, for medium-sized businesses - in the amount of 310, for large businesses - in the amount of 600 MCI
Aidar Abildabekov appointed Vice Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan
By the Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Aidar Akhmetbekovich Abildabekov was appointed to the post of Vice Minister of Trade and Integration.
Born in 1970. Graduated from the Karaganda State University named after Academician E.A. Buketov, Peoples' Friendship University named after Academician A. Kuatbekov.
He began his career in 1996. Over the years, he worked in commercial structures, was engaged in entrepreneurial activity in the field of trade.
In 1998-2009, he worked in the customs authorities of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the positions of inspector, senior inspector, chief inspector, deputy head of the customs post, head of the department.
In 2010-2022. worked as the head of the services statistics department of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Statistics, deputy head of the Department of Statistics for Almaty, headed the departments of statistics of the South Kazakhstan and Turkestan regions, and Almaty.
2022–2023 — Deputy Chairman of the Trade Committee of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
From July 2023 to the present — Chairman of the Trade Committee of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The Committee on Consumer Protection of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan held an expanded meeting of the board, which summed up the results of activities for the first half of 2025. The meeting was attended by the first heads of the territorial departments of trade and consumer protection, as well as representatives of the structural divisions of the Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology. The meeting was opened and conducted by the Chairman of the Consumer Protection Committee, Askar Tynisbekov.
The results of work with consumer complaints, the practice of state control, judicial protection measures, the implementation of the Sapaly Onim project are considered, and the effectiveness of the activities of territorial departments during the reporting period is assessed.
In the first six months of 2025, the Committee and its territorial divisions considered 37,090 appeals, which is 151.8 percent more than in the same period last year. Requests were received through the eOtinish platform and ODO (63.8 percent), a hotline (21.4 percent), a Telegram bot (3.9 percent), as well as during personal receptions (10.9 percent). The main topics of the appeals included retail trade, e-commerce, housing and communal services, consumer services and catering.
According to the results of incoming signals from citizens, the territorial departments conducted 618 inspections of business entities, which is 108 percent more than in the same period last year. The largest number of inspections was carried out in Shymkent, as well as in Astana and Turkestan region. According to the results of the inspections, 351 business entities were brought to administrative responsibility in the form of a fine totaling 12.3 million tenge. 331 warnings have been issued.
As part of the judicial protection of citizens' rights, the Committee participated in 82 court proceedings, including eight lawsuits in the interests of consumers. 215 orders were issued to eliminate the identified violations. As a result of the measures taken, consumer rights were protected in the amount of 1.3 billion tenge, which is 170 percent higher than in the same period last year. The largest amount of reimbursed amounts was provided by the departments of Almaty, Astana and Shymkent.
In three key categories of cases, the Committee recorded 200 cases of consumer protection totaling almost one billion tenge. Among them are 42 cases with compensation of over five million tenge for a total amount of 923.3 million tenge, 89 appeals on identical issues for the amount of 27.7 million tenge, as well as 69 cases of protection of an unspecified group of persons for the amount of 14.3 million tenge.
Within the framework of the Sapaly Onim project, selective quality control of goods was carried out. 346 product samples were purchased. Violations were detected in 50 percent of cases, including non-conformity with labeling (80 percent) and violation of sanitary standards, such as expired shelf life, non-conformity of composition and lack of supporting documents (20 percent). According to the results of the control, 60 business entities were brought to justice.
In the final part of the meeting, special attention was paid to the issues of crime prevention and compliance with official ethics. The heads of the territorial departments were instructed to strengthen measures to prevent corruption risks, ensure compliance with the standards of professional ethics, eliminate conflicts of interest, and organize regular training events on anti-corruption issues.
The Committee will continue its systematic work to ensure the rights of consumers. The priority remains improving the quality of services provided, transparency of response mechanisms and strengthening personal responsibility for the results of work on the ground.
On July 17, 2025, the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan hosted a training seminar on compliance with business etiquette, official behavior, and the prevention of corruption offenses among civil servants.
During the seminar, the staff of the structural divisions were familiarized with the key norms of anti-corruption legislation, duties to prevent conflicts of interest, as well as the principles of openness, legality and conscientious performance of official duties.
Particular attention was paid to the observance of ethical standards of behavior, including:
a categorical ban on gambling and smoking in unidentified places during the performance of official duties;
prohibition of appearing in public places in a state of alcoholic or other intoxication, which is unacceptable for a civil servant and damages the reputation of the civil service;
preventing employees from being involved in the activities of destructive religious movements;
prohibition of discrimination, harassment, and abuse of office.
The participants also discussed specific measures to combat corruption in conducting inspections, interacting with citizens and behaving in the digital environment.
Conducting such training events is an important element of the prevention of violations and the formation of a sustainable anti-corruption culture among the Ministry's employees.
The Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan has published Passports of activities and budget programs of the Administrator of Budget programs of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2026-2028 for public discussion in the "Open Budgets" section of the E-Government portal.
The Activity Passport of the administrator of budget programs 211 Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2026-2028 can be found by clicking on the link
https://budget.egov.kz/material/material?id=3921718&govAgencyId=7508531
The Passport of the budget program 001 of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2026-2028 can be found by clicking on the link
https://budget.egov.kz/material/material?id=3921736&govAgencyId=7508531
The passport of the budget program 003 of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2026-2028 can be found by clicking on the link
https://budget.egov.kz/material/material?id=3921746&govAgencyId=7508531
The passport of the budget program 061 of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2026-2028 can be found by clicking on the link
https://budget.egov.kz/material/material?id=3921897&govAgencyId=7508531
The passport of the budget program 090 of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2026-2028 can be found by clicking on the link
https://budget.egov.kz/material/material?id=3921900&govAgencyId=7508531
During the unscheduled inspection, 132 cases were initiated against the testing laboratory of Kazliftconsulting LLP on the grounds of an administrative offense provided for in paragraph 2 of Part 1 of Article 415-1 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Administrative Offenses".
According to the established facts, the laboratory carried out work to assess compliance with the requirements of the technical regulations of the Customs Union TR CU 011/2011 "Elevator safety" in terms of indicators not included in the approved scope of accreditation. This contradicts paragraph 5 of Article 14 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Accreditation in the field of conformity assessment", according to which the subjects of accreditation are required to perform work strictly within their accreditation and comply with the requirements of relevant regulatory documents.
"Compliance with legislation in the field of conformity assessment is especially important when it comes to the safety of technically complex facilities such as elevators. We urge all market participants to strictly comply with the established norms of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in order to minimize risks and ensure reliable operation of equipment," commented Zhanna Yessenbekova, Chairman of the Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
A fine of two million three hundred thousand two hundred and twenty tenge was imposed on the testing laboratories, and an order was issued to eliminate the identified violations.
On July 15, at a Government meeting, Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev reported on the results for the first half of 2025 in the field of trade. Following the results of the six months, the volume of trade increased by 8.4%, exceeding the planned figures (8%), and the total trade turnover amounted to 31.4 trillion tenge. Including wholesale trade increased by 9.2% and reached 21.2 trillion tenge, retail trade increased by 6.6%, amounting to 10.2 trillion tenge.
The growth was driven by nine major product groups, which account for more than 45% of wholesale trade. Among them are oil and petroleum products, gas, household appliances, cell phones, pharmaceutical products, mechanical engineering, grain and tobacco products. The projected volume of sales of these goods by the end of the year is 26.4 trillion tenge, while special attention will be paid to ensuring this volume by increasing the share of domestic production.
“All regions of the country have demonstrated positive dynamics in the first half of the year. The main contribution to the growth was provided by Almaty, Astana, Shymkent, Atyrau and Karaganda regions, which account for 72% of the total trade turnover,” said Arman Shakkaliyev.
The leaders in terms of growth rates were Turkestan region (+69.3%), Akmola region (+45.4%) and Pavlodar region (+22.3%).
The Ministry is systematically working to develop trade in three key areas. The first is the development of modern trade formats. Incentive mechanisms have been introduced and legislation has been amended. This year, 5.2 billion tenge is provided for the support of domestic trade entities. Active attraction of investments in fixed assets continues with a plan for 1,220 billion tenge. A nationwide pool of investment projects in the field of trade has been formed from 33 facilities for a total amount of 168.4 billion tenge. In parallel, the modernization of retail markets is being completed.
The second direction is the development of electronic commerce. In the first half of the year, the volume of the e-commerce market grew by more than 10%, amounting to 1.5 trillion tenge in the retail segment. Of these, 1.3 trillion tenge is provided by the six largest marketplaces in the country.: Kaspi.kz , Hayk market, Forte, Jusan, Ozon and Wildberries. In the second half of the year, the drivers will be the launch of four dark store centers, the completion of the construction of two fulfillment centers, as well as the launch of a network of multimodal logistics centers of Kazpost.
In addition, it is planned to launch an electronic B2B platform in the direction of Kazakhstan-China (in partnership with Kaspiy and Kazpost).
The third direction is the reduction of shadow trade. The Ministry consistently implements measures for cataloging and traceability of goods. The National Classification of Goods (OCTRU) is being introduced, and the list of labeled product items is expanding. Together with the Ministry of Finance and Kazakhtelecom JSC, the integration of the national catalogs of CNT and ECT is being completed. The Digital Bazar project is being implemented in partnership with second-tier banks, aimed at digitalizing market turnover and increasing transparency of cash flows.
A meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission on Foreign Trade Policy and Participation in International Economic Organizations was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan - Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin.
At the meeting, it was decided to reset the export customs duty on gallium, which previously amounted to 10%. The measure is aimed at stimulating gallium production in Kazakhstan and developing export potential.
Despite the fact that gallium has not been produced in the country in recent years, global demand for this metal used in high-tech industries remains stable. Kazakhstan has the necessary resource potential to enter this market and can occupy a niche in the global supply chain. This, in turn, will create opportunities for the growth of export activity, increase foreign exchange earnings and expand the presence of Kazakhstani manufacturers in foreign markets.
In addition, the Interdepartmental Commission supported the introduction of a ban on the export of blanks and ingots of non-ferrous metals from the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan by all modes of transport until December 31, 2025.
The ban applies to raw copper, aluminum slabs and billets, and lead ingots.
This measure is aimed at providing the domestic market with strategic raw materials, preventing the export of low-value-added products and stimulating the processing of non-ferrous metals within the country.
Source: https://primeminister.kz/ru/news/mvk-podderzhka-proizvodstva-galliya-i-pererabotki-tsvetnykh-metallov-30257
Данная мера направлена на обеспечение внутреннего рынка стратегическим сырьем, предотвращение вывоза продукции с низкой добавленной стоимостью и стимулирование переработки цветных металлов внутри страны.
On June 27, 2025, in Minsk, as part of the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council at the level of heads of the EAEU member-states, the Economic Partnership Agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the United Arab Emirates, of the other part, and the Interim Trade Agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Mongolia, on the other part, were signed.
Both international treaties are free trade agreements that provide duty-free trade between the parties.
Within the framework of the Agreement between the EAEU and the United Arab Emirates, an agreement was reached to eliminate import customs duties on 85% of goods in mutual trade on an indefinite basis. It is noted that in addition to standard provisions in the sphere of trade regulation between the parties, the EAEU-UAE Agreement also includes advanced norms for developing cooperation in the areas of electronic commerce, sectoral cooperation, small and medium-sized enterprises, etc. At the same time, the elimination of import customs duties will be carried out progressively over various transitional periods in order to gradually liberalize mutual trade.
In turn, the Agreement between the EAEU and Mongolia is an interim agreement with limited goods coverage and establishes a preferential trade regime for 367 goods items of key export interest to each party. It is noted that the EAEU-Mongolia Agreement is concluded for a period of three years with the possibility of further extension for a three-year period by agreement of the parties.
As part of the establishment of a preferential trade regime with the UAE, Kazakhstani exporters are able to supply duty-free such goods as beef and small cattle meat, poultry, dairy products (milk, yogurt, cheeses), eggs, honey, vegetables, legumes (peas, beans), apples, grains (wheat, barley, oats, rice), flour, cereals, vegetable oils (sunflower, rapeseed), confectionery and chocolate, juices, water, etc., as well as chemical products (polymers, plastic products), fertilizers, paints, household chemicals (soap, detergents), products of the woodworking and light industry (fabrics, knitwear, clothing), metallurgical products (ferroalloys, rolled iron, rods, angles, pipes, metal structures and products made of ferrous and non-ferrous metals), machinery and equipment, transformers, wires, etc.
Under the Agreement with Mongolia, businesses will be able to supply goods such as grain (wheat, barley, corn), poultry, dairy products (yogurt, cheese, butter), honey, vegetable oils (sunflower oil), sugar, chocolate and confectionery products, bakery products, water, juices, jams, alcoholic and tobacco products, etc., as well as metallurgical products (ferroalloys, rolled products, rods, pipes), transformers, vehicles (locomotives, cars), chemical industry products (polymers, plastic products), etc., at reduced rates of import customs duties or duty-free, including within the tariff quotas.
Thus, the conclusion of free trade agreements with these partners expands the network of preferential trade agreements of Kazakhstan, thereby diversifying export directions. The establishment of the duty-free trade regime will create favorable conditions for increasing the exports of Kazakhstani products to the markets of partner countries and will be a significant step in strengthening trade and economic relations.
For reference: Trade turnover between Kazakhstan and the UAE in the first quarter of 2025 amounted to $55.6 million, which is 48.8% higher than for the same period of the previous year ($37.4 million).
Trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Mongolia in the first quarter of 2025 amounted to $30.1 million, which is 2.6% higher than for the same period of the previous year ($29.3 million).
The agreements with the United Arab Emirates and Mongolia will enter into force after their ratification in all parties.
The Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan hosted an official delegation from Turkmenistan as part of an experience-sharing initiative on accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO).
The Turkmen delegation was headed by Ylham Yarashov, Head of the Department for Cooperation with the WTO of the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan. The delegation included representatives from the Cabinet of Ministers, the Central Bank, the Parliament, and relevant ministries and agencies responsible for trade and economic policy.
The purpose of the visit was to study Kazakhstan’s practical experience in joining the WTO, including institutional and legal reforms, the negotiation process on commitments, and the alignment of national legislation with multilateral trade rules.
The program included technical consultations with Kazakh negotiators, government officials, and trade policy experts. The Kazakh side was represented by the Ministry of Trade and Integration, the Center for Trade Policy Development «QazTrade», as well as leading specialists who directly participated in Kazakhstan’s WTO accession negotiations.
During the meeting with the Turkmen delegation, Vice Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Zhanel Kushukova commended Turkmenistan’s efforts in this area and expressed readiness for constructive cooperation. She emphasized the importance of WTO membership for economic stability and the expansion of international trade cooperation.
Nurlan Kulbatyrov, Deputy General Director of the Center for Trade Policy Development «QazTrade», highlighted the growing momentum of intra-regional trade in Central Asia and the importance of strengthening regional cooperation. He paid special attention to trade facilitation measures, which help reduce barriers and increase transparency in regional trade. He also noted Turkmenistan’s strategic geographic position at the crossroads of major transport corridors such as “North–South” and the Middle Corridor, as well as its potential for connecting to Afghanistan and southern routes.
Ylham Yarashov, Head of the Department for Cooperation with the WTO at Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Finance and Economy, expressed appreciation to the Kazakh side for the opportunity to learn from its valuable practical experience. He noted that Kazakhstan had successfully navigated a complex path to integrate into the global trading system, and that this experience serves as a strong foundation for Turkmenistan’s strategic approach toward WTO accession. The discussions also addressed specific challenges Turkmenistan faces and explored solutions based on international best practices.
As part of the visit, the delegation also toured the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), established in 2015. Operating under principles of English common law, the AIFC plays a key role in attracting foreign investment, developing capital markets, adopting international standards, and strengthening Kazakhstan’s financial infrastructure.
The visit of the Turkmen delegation to Astana once again affirmed Kazakhstan’s role as a reliable and active partner in Central Asia, open to cooperation and knowledge exchange. Kazakhstan continues to share its experience in WTO accession and economic reforms. Over the past year, similar delegations from Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan—both in the process of joining the WTO—have also visited Kazakhstan. This growing dialogue enhances regional cohesion and lays a solid foundation for the further development of intra-regional trade.
The Visit within the Framework of the ITC Project «Turkmenistan: Enhancing Trade resilience and Integration» Funded by the European Union