[Original] Costa Rican Government Relaxes Cement Standards, China May Become a Big Beneficiary

Costa Rica

   At present, the Costa Rican government is considering measures to increase competition in the local cement market, and certification rating agencies will also certify the quality of cement sold in the country. According to the local laws, it is prohibited to sell cement that has been produced for more than 45 days before the date of sale in China, and the cement strength shall not be less than 28 MPa. This has seriously hindered competition in the local cement market. Then, it means that the decision of the Costa Rican government will make it possible to import cement from distant countries, especially China.

& emsp; & emsp; "Existing regulations prevent competition in the cement market, and certification rating agencies have the strength to determine the quality of cement." Economy Minister Welmer Ramos said. However, there are also concerns that if a precise standard is not established, the construction work may be damaged.