46 Tons of Substandard Iron Returned from Farah Port Over Quality Concerns

The Directorate of Standards and Quality has announced that 46 tons of low-quality Gader iron imported through Farah port have been returned to the exporting country due to failure to meet domestic standards.

In a statement, the directorate said that after a comprehensive inspection and rigorous quality control procedures, the mentioned shipment was deemed non-compliant. According to officials, tests revealed that the iron did not meet the established criteria for construction materials in the country.

Officials from the Directorate of Standards and Quality emphasized that monitoring the quality of construction materials at all ports is conducted transparently, systematically, and seriously, and no goods that pose a risk to citizens’ health will be allowed entry.

However, some construction sector activists have consistently called for the publication of more detailed information regarding test results and evaluation criteria to ensure the quality control process remains transparent and accountable to traders and citizens. Farah port is one of the key trade routes in the western part of the country, through which a significant volume of construction materials is imported.