Product Quality and Traceability

Product Quality:

Qatar Steel strives to provide its customers with the best steel products that meet and exceed international standards. The use of a stringent quality-control system qualifies Qatar Steel for several international management systems such as
• ISO 9001:2015,
• ISO 14001:2015,
• ISO 45001:2018,
• SCS and BRE BES 6001 from CARES.
Refer to Certifications for further information on Qatar Steel’s product conformity certifications.

In 2023, our organisation continued to enhance our product and lab accreditation certifications portfolio following third-party audits:

• Qatar Steel received the Certificate of Conformity as per DIN 488 Grade B500B by KIWA Germany & BRL 0501 Grade B500BKOMO certification by KIWA Netherlands (For Diameter D10 ~ D40). This product certification will enable Qatar Steel to supply reinforcement bars to Germany & Netherlands.
• Qatar Steel received the Certificate of Product Conformity as per BS 4449:2005 +A3:2016 Grade B500B by Dubai Central Laboratory Department (DCLD) For Diameter D8 ~ D40. This product certification will enable Qatar Steel to supply reinforcement bars to the UAE.
• Qatar Steel is delighted to announce that in 2023, Qatar Steel Laboratory received esteemed recognition from the Public
  Works Authority ‘Ashghal’. This accolade underscores our team’s steadfast dedication to upholding the highest standards of quality and excellence in laboratory testing. Qatar Steel Laboratory has been honored for its commitment to:
• The Qatari Quality Mark license was renewed from Qatar General Organization for Standardisation, Quality and Conformity Department for the production of Reinforcing Steel Bars conforming to QS BS 4449:2005, Grade B500B, for the sizes 8mm to 40mm.

• Ashieving the highest levels of accuracy and precision in all laboratory procedures.
• Leveraging advanced technology and methodologies.
• Cultivating a culture of continuous learning and professional development
• Providing outstanding customer service and support.

In addition to ensuring that we remain up to date with all product and sustainability certifications, Qatar Steel is also dedicated to ensuring that all employees comply with the relevant regulations and that all customer information is kept secure and confidential. In 2023, we are pleased to report that there were:

• No incidents of non-compliance with regulations and/or voluntary codes concerning product and service information and labelling.
• No incidents of non-compliance with regulations and/or voluntary codes concerning marketing communications, including advertising, promotion, and sponsorship.
• No substantiated complaints received concerning breaches of customer privacy.
• No cases reported concerning leaks, thefts, or losses of customer data.

Product Traceability:

At Qatar Steel, we make all sourcing information readily accessible so that customers can track the origin of all our product’s components. For example, iron oxide pellets are procured from globally renowned pellet producers, and it is possible to trace their production history back to the palletisation plant. Likewise, all steel scrap is procured locally and can be traced up to the supplier or trader level.

In our commitment to ensuring transparency, we assign a unique charge number to each billet and rebar we produce along with a material test certificate is provided to the customer upon dispatch. A heat number available on the material test certificate can then be used to trace the production history of the product. If requested, Qatar Steel also provides clients with Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), which indicate how to safely handle the products. In addition, in 2021 we began supplying rebars with a product tag featuring Static and Dynamic QR Codes. This complies with requirements set by CARES and contains a Qatar Quality Mark from Qatar General Organisation for
Standardisation, which further strengthens our commitment to quality and traceability. In 2022, we extended this system to our Qatar Steel FZE facility.

By implementing these measures, we enable customers to confidently trace the origin and production history of our products, fostering transparency, trust, and compliance with industry standards.

Further information about the sourcing of raw materials and the life cycle of products can be found in the Responsible Sourcing and Material Consumptionparagraphs.