KABUL - The technical committee of the National Norms and Standards Agency has approved 150 standards in 13 production sectors to improve the quality of the Afghan products.

Officials have linked the lack of standards in the production sector so far to the widespread corruption. Some lawmakers expressed their concerns that corruption may prevent the full implementation of standards.

There are rising concerns about substandard quality products entering Afghanistan. MujibRahmanKhatir, deputy director of the committee, said the standards will also prevent low-quality material from entering the country. (Agencies)