Manila Bulletin reported that the Philippine Iron & Steel Institute has reported that 35 stores were caught selling substandard steel products in 2021. Philippine Iron & Steel Institute conducted test buys in 16 provinces in six regions and discovered that 27 assorted steel reinforcing bars out of 130 that failed quality tests. One retailer in northern Mindanao was cited for violations while a request was sent to the Bureau of Philippine Standards to also issue a notice of violation to another retailer that Philippine Iron & Steel Institute found selling substandard steel.Philippine Iron & Steel Institute has vowed to keep up its campaign in coordination with the government to protect the public. For this year, Philippine Iron & Steel Institute has conducted test buys in six provinces in four regions and found 10 stores selling substandard steel.Philippine Iron & Steel Institute President Mr Ronald Magsajo wrote to theBureau of Philippine Standards Director Mr Neil Catajay that “Steel manufacturers would continue to support efforts by government regulators to crack down on manufacturers and sellers of substandard, deformed and re-rolled steel products. The institute remains to be an advocate and industry partner in promoting safety and adherence to Philippine national standards.”
Manila Bulletin reported that the Philippine Iron & Steel Institute has reported that 35 stores were caught selling substandard steel products in 2021. Philippine Iron & Steel Institute conducted test buys in 16 provinces in six regions and discovered that 27 assorted steel reinforcing bars out of 130 that failed quality tests. One retailer in northern Mindanao was cited for violations while a request was sent to the Bureau of Philippine Standards to also issue a notice of violation to another retailer that Philippine Iron & Steel Institute found selling substandard steel.Philippine Iron & Steel Institute has vowed to keep up its campaign in coordination with the government to protect the public. For this year, Philippine Iron & Steel Institute has conducted test buys in six provinces in four regions and found 10 stores selling substandard steel.Philippine Iron & Steel Institute President Mr Ronald Magsajo wrote to theBureau of Philippine Standards Director Mr Neil Catajay that “Steel manufacturers would continue to support efforts by government regulators to crack down on manufacturers and sellers of substandard, deformed and re-rolled steel products. The institute remains to be an advocate and industry partner in promoting safety and adherence to Philippine national standards.”
