ECONOMY — June 15, 2026

Standards and Quality Agency Rejects 95.3 Tons of Substandard Construction Materials

Tests showed the angle iron shipments failed to meet national standards at the Sheikh Abu Nasr Farahi port. The agency plans to sustain quality controls at ports nationwide to protect consumers.

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Standards and Quality Agency Rejects 95.3 Tons of Substandard Construction Materials
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The Standards and Quality Agency rejected 95.3 tons of substandard construction materials. This action was taken after the materials, which were angle iron, were imported through the Sheikh Abu Nasr Farahi port. Tests conducted by the agency revealed that the materials did not meet the required national standards.

This rejection is part of the agency's efforts to ensure that only quality products enter the market. The agency has stated its intention to continue performing quality controls at all ports. The purpose of these controls is to protect consumers from substandard goods.

By rejecting these shipments, the agency aims to maintain high standards in construction materials used across the country. Officials have emphasized the importance of such measures in safeguarding public safety and ensuring compliance with regulations. The agency will persist in its monitoring activities to prevent the importation of low-quality products in the future.

The port of Sheikh Abu Nasr Farahi serves as a key entry point for imports into Afghanistan. Regular testing at such locations helps in identifying non-compliant goods early on. The agency's approach involves systematic checks on various types of imported items, with particular attention to construction materials due to their critical role in infrastructure projects.

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