In response to this question, Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce Sultan Akhmatov noted that there had already been a case of such a violation in Kyrgyzstan.
“The company ‘Rikha’ claimed that its products met halal standards, however, pork was found in them,” he explained.
According to Akhmatov, the company did not undergo proper accreditation, and its license has currently been revoked.
The deputy also inquired about the penalties that await violators.
Sultan Akhmatov replied that there is a law in the country regulating the halal industry, which specifies all necessary requirements. However, this law does not stipulate penalties for violations, so the following fines were established: for individuals — 75 calculation indicators (approximately 7,500 soms), for legal entities — 230 calculation indicators (about 23,000 soms).
Primov expressed the opinion that it would be advisable to first warn the company before imposing a fine, rather than applying sanctions immediately.
Note:
According to data from the Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic, LLC ‘Rikha’ was registered in 1996. The company is led by Bazhanov Nurdin Rakhmankulovich, and among the founders, the following can be highlighted:
Bazhanov Yerzhan Amankulovich
Bazhanov Dilshat Rakhmankulovich
Azhibekova Aigul Omurzakovna
Bazhanova Marina Rakhmankulovna
Bazhanov Nurdin Rakhmankulovich
