ECONOMY — June 13, 2026
Afghanistan Standards and Quality Authority returns 58.1 tonnes of substandard ceramic tiles at Farah port
The two consignments failed to meet national standards and were rejected at the Sheikh Abu Nasr Farahi port in Farah province to prevent low-quality imports.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Pajhwok — 2 min read
The Afghanistan Standards and Quality Authority rejected and returned two consignments of ceramic tiles totaling 58.1 tonnes from Sheikh Abu Nasr Farahi port in Farah province after they failed to meet national standards.
The action was taken as part of ongoing efforts to block imports of low-quality goods and ensure product quality and consumer safety.
Sheikh Abu Nasr Farahi port is located in western Farah province on the Afghanistan-Iran border.
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