Pakistan: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued a policy note to the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority, recommending amendments to the Pakistan Standard Specification for cement. It also recommends mandatory disclosure by cement producers of manufacturing dates and expiry dates on cement. The CCP claims that cement absorbs moisture and loses its strength within 4 - 6 weeks under normal storage conditions, or even sooner under adverse weather conditions or high humidity.
The CCP said "The non-disclosure of such material information can mislead consumers and put them at risk of purchasing expired cement, which may compromise the strength and effectiveness of construction projects."