Afghanistan Returns 25 Tonnes of Substandard Izogam to Exporter
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Afghanistan's Standards and Quality Authority (ASQA) returned over 25 tonnes of substandard izogam to its exporter.
- The rejected bitumen membrane failed to meet national quality standards during ongoing inspections of imported construction materials.
- ASQA stated that quality control is continuous and strict, preventing substandard goods from entering the country, and also rejected 70 tonnes of scrap iron.
The Afghanistan Standards and Quality Authority (ASQA) is demonstrating its commitment to safeguarding the nation's infrastructure by rigorously inspecting imported construction materials. This decisive action, returning over 25 tonnes of substandard izogam to the exporting country, underscores ASQA's zero-tolerance policy towards low-quality goods. The authority's continuous and strict quality control measures at border crossings like Sheikh Abu Nasr Farahi and Islam Qala are crucial for ensuring that only materials meeting national standards enter Afghanistan. This proactive stance not only protects consumers and the integrity of construction projects but also signals to international suppliers that Afghanistan will not be a dumping ground for inferior products. The recent rejection of 70 tonnes of scrap iron further reinforces ASQA's dedication to upholding quality across all imported materials, building a more secure and reliable future for the country.
quality control and inspection of construction materials are being carried out continuously and strictly, and that no substandard goods will be allowed into the country.
Originally published by Pajhwok Afghan News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.