From 15 to 45% of building materials in the Russian Federation may be counterfeit

The volume of adulterated building materials and products in Russia varies from 15% (radiators) to 45% (cable products), depending on the type of product. A high proportion of illegal immigrants — at least 22% — is also recorded in the sale of cement. Such conclusions are contained in the recommendations of the Federation Council Committee on Regulations and Parliamentary Activities addressed to the Ministry of Construction and the Ministry of Industry and Trade following a round table held with the participation of the construction business and relevant departments.

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In the document that Izvestia has, it is reported that the key problem in the field of providing consumers with high-quality building materials has become the shortcomings of the certification and quality control system, which directly affects the safety and durability of the facilities under construction.

"Many manufacturers do not go through the necessary conformity assessment procedures, which leads to materials that do not meet mandatory requirements entering the market. This is due both to the lack of an adequate level of competence among manufacturers and to the lack of effective control by government agencies," the document emphasizes.

In this regard, the problem of falsification of construction products is becoming more acute.: hidden changes in properties and characteristics, as well as misleading consumers.

"The use of falsified building materials directly affects the safety of construction, especially multi-storey and social infrastructure facilities. This can lead to serious consequences, including a deterioration in the quality of construction, an increased risk of failures and accidents, as well as increased consumer costs for repairs and maintenance," the senators note.

They propose to take measures to whitewash the market, as well as improve the quality and safety of products.

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Do not arrange walls: from 15 to 45% of building materials in the Russian Federation may be counterfeit