Gov’t Mandate Quality Permit to Import Building Materials

The Ministry of Construction and Infrastructure has introduced new regulations requiring a quality permit for the import and manufacture of specific building materials used in construction projects.

This move is part of an effort to ensure the quality of materials being utilised in the sector. Under the new regulations, several key materials will now require quality permits from the ministry. These include:

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• Cement (used for construction)
• Aggregate (all grades used to make concrete)
• Sand (all types used to make concrete)
• Silica sand and quartz sand
• River sand
• Natural sand (including river sand and Excel)
• Stone dust and quarry dust
• Manufactured sand and crushed stones
• Metal
• Rebar
• I-beam and H-beam
• All grades of ready-mix concrete
• Ready-made blocks

In addition to securing permits, companies involved in the import or manufacturing of these materials must register with the ministry. Inspections will be conducted to ensure compliance, with the ministry stating that action will be taken against companies found in violation of the new requirements.