A private laundry soap factory in Namangan was temporarily shut down following complaints from local residents regarding an unpleasant odor, according to the Regional Department of Ecology and Climate Change.
The inspection was initiated by residents of the Porlok mahalla in the Davlatabad district of Namangan, who pointed to a strong smell emanating from a nearby soap production workshop.
Environmental Police officers, together with specialists from the regional environmental department, inspected the activities of a private company named "H.S." after preliminary notification from the authorized body.
During the inspection, several violations of environmental protection requirements were identified. Specifically, the enterprise lacked modern dust and gas filtration systems, allowing pollutants to enter the atmosphere directly.
Laboratory tests also showed that emissions exceeded established limits for certain chemical indicators. Furthermore, the company did not possess a positive conclusion from the state environmental expertise.
Due to the discovered violations, the enterprise's operations were suspended. Production can only resume after all identified deficiencies have been fully rectified.
Environmental services noted that a greenhouse in Tashkent had previously been suspended due to coal burning in violation of environmental requirements and the operation of a faulty filter.
The incident in Namangan underscores the necessity for industrial enterprises to comply with requirements for emission purification and ensure environmental safety.
