He noted that, at the direction of the presidential administration, a draft amendment to the legislation was developed. During discussions, various proposals and comments were made by restaurateurs and entrepreneurs, which led to a postponement of the implementation of the new rules. As a result, the new regulations will come into effect on January 1, 2026.
Ruslan Kazakov, head of the consumer rights protection department of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, added that in the public catering sector, there is a public offer where the menu essentially acts as a contract. A visitor can either agree to the stated price or refuse the order.
According to the current trading rules, establishments have the right to set prices independently. However, adding service percentages to the price stated in the menu is now considered an offense and will result in administrative liability. All costs, including staff wages, must be included in the final price of the dish stated in the menu.
