KEBS Managing Director Esther Ngari
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has suspended the manufacturing permits of Rongtai Steel Company Ltd following market surveillance operations that revealed the production and distribution of substandard ribbed bars. These products were found to violate the EAS 412-2:2019 specifications for ribbed bars used in concrete reinforcement, posing significant risks to construction safety and public welfare.
As part of the enforcement measures, KEBS has seized substandard products from the manufacturer’s premises and the market, directed the company to immediately halt production of the non-compliant ribbed bars, ordered a recall of all distributed substandard products from the market, and suspended operations of the company until it demonstrates full compliance with required standards.
In light of this, KEBS strongly advises the public against purchasing or using ribbed bars from Rongtai Steel Company Ltd until further notice. The use of substandard construction materials undermines the structural integrity of buildings and endangers public safety.
As the custodian of standards in Kenya, KEBS remains committed to enforcing standards that promote fair trade practices, protect consumers, and support economic growth. We urge the public to safeguard themselves by purchasing only KEBS-certified products. These can be identified by checking for authorized certifications, packaging authenticity, and KEBS quality marks.