A resolution has been adopted by the government to further enhance the operations of the Republican Center for Judicial Expertise, which is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Justice.
The regional branch of the center will be established in the Tashkent region, and by June 1, 2026, its facilities will meet international and national standards. Measures will also be taken to provide necessary furniture, computers, equipment, and inventory, as well as highly qualified personnel.
A laboratory will be organized at the center to analyze consumer goods for the presence of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and to assess the quality of drinking water.
The following types of expertise and research will be gradually introduced in the regional branches of the forensic center:
- By October 1, 2025, laboratories for forensic examination of materials, substances, and objects will be established in the Navoi region, as well as for document forensic and technical expertise;
- By November 1, 2026, laboratories for forensic phonography and forensic examination in the field of fire safety and electrical engineering will be established in the Republic of Karakalpakstan;
- By December 1, 2026, laboratories for forensic examination of materials, substances, and objects will be created in the Kashkadarya region, along with facilities for document forensic and technical expertise.