Between January and October 2026, numerous catering establishments in Bishkek were fined for non-compliance with sanitary norms. The total amount of fines imposed reached 14,341,000 som, reported Makhamat Murzashev, head of the food hygiene department of the capital's Center for State Sanitary and Epidemiological Supervision (CSEN).
Inspection results and sanctions
In addition to monetary penalties, regulatory authorities applied other enforcement measures against violators. Within the 'food hygiene' section, 997 protocols were filed, resulting in a corresponding number of fine decrees. Of these amounts, 13,758,000 som has already been collected.
Food hygiene control results
Resumption of scheduled inspections
The inspection situation changed after the list of exceptions to the current moratorium was expanded. Since October, the Cabinet of Ministers has allowed inspections of food safety facilities, as well as quarantine-related products and veterinary services. Consequently, CSEN has resumed conducting scheduled inspections.
