NBSM penalizes 5 large factories, including Maruti Cement
Nepal Bureau of Standards & Metrology (NBSM) penalized 5 notable factories, including Maruti Cement, for failing to meet production standards.
NBSM imposed strict orders to stop the distribution of Maruti OPC 43 Grade Cement in Mirchaiya, Siraha. Additionally, orders have been given to retrieve the substandard batch from the market and provide justification to the bureau within 15 days.
As per the Bureau, the compressive strength of Maruti cement was found to be below the required standard. The packaging of the cement was also found to be faulty, resulting in quick wear & tear.
Likewise, United Cement has also been penalized for failing to meet the compressive strength requirements. United Cement’s 53 Grade’s distribution has been halted and strict orders have been given to retrieve the faulty batch from the market along with justification within 15 days.
Jagadamba Cement’s PPC cement’s distribution has been halted for failing to meet the standards. The company has been given orders to retrieve the faulty batch from the market and provide justification within 15 days.
Furthermore, Janaki Cable Industry has been penalized for failing to meet the standard for Overall diameter, Strand Diameter and Conductor Resistance of 0.75-mm and 1-mm PVC cables.
Shree Gas has also been penalized for failing to meet the standards due to which the production of the company’s LPG gas has been stopped. The company has also been given strict orders to provide justification for the issue within 15 days.
The aforementioned factories have irresponsibly neglected their obligations to meet safety standards, despite obtaining certification from NBSM. The penalties imposed by the Bureau should be taken as a caution by all the factories operating in Nepal to ensure that standards are maintained at all times.
