We’re proud to announce the release of our official ECAS Guide eBook for Reinforcement Steel Products by AGBS – a comprehensive, industry-focused resource designed to help professionals across the UAE understand and confidently navigate the Emirates Conformity Assessment Scheme (ECAS) for reinforcement steel products in the construction sector.

This guide reflects AGBS’s ongoing commitment to quality, compliance, traceability, and sustainability for everyone working with reinforcement steel under evolving UAE regulations.

What’s Inside the ECAS Guide eBook?

Our ECAS Guide eBook is a clear, practical reference tailored for manufacturers, engineers, contractors, procurement teams, and all stakeholders in the reinforcement steel supply chain. It provides end-to-end clarity on the ECAS framework and how it applies to regulated reinforcement steel products. Here’s what you’ll find inside:

Fundamentals Of ECAS Certification

• What Is Ecas Certification?
• Why Was Ecas Introduced?
• How Does Ecas Certification Work?
• Digital Product Passport & Qr Code System

Benefits Of ECAS Certification For Manufacturers & End-User

• Benefits For Manufacturers
• Benefits For End-Users
• AGBS’s Role In Ensuring Quality & Certification
• Our ECAS-Certified Reinforcement Steel Products

Legal & Financial Consequences Of Non-Compliance

• Penalties For Non-Compliance
• Authorities Responsible For Enforcing Ecas Regulations
• Government Authorities Responsible For Regulatory Enforcement

Regulatory Resources

• Regulatory Resources & References

All content is built around Cabinet Resolution No. (121) of 2023, detailing the UAE Scheme for Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement, issued by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT). This isn’t just a compliance tool—it’s a strategic resource that supports your role in building trust, ensuring safety, and maintaining a competitive edge in the UAE’s construction ecosystem.

Who This Guide Is For

• Engineers, contractors, and construction professionals seeking ECAS clarity
• Manufacturers of reinforcement steel bars needing regulatory guidance
• Procurement teams sourcing ECAS-certified reinforcement steel
• Compliance officers and quality managers ensuring due diligence

Why We Created This Guide

ECAS regulations are undergoing evolution, and we understand the complexity of compliance-which is why we have developed this eBook to raise awareness among contractors, developers, engineers, and other industry professionals.  Our objective is to clarify the ambiguity surrounding ECAS certification. We are committed to the reinforcement of quality reinforcement steel products through  traceability and sustainability.

If you are a reinforcement steel industry professional in the UAE, this guide is made for you.

Access the Guide

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About AGBS

At AGBS, we’re proud to be the first cold drawn steel producer in the UAE to achieve both ECAS and DCL certifications. We continue to lead in reinforcement steel manufacturing, product compliance, and supplying certified solutions that support UAE’s construction excellence.

For more insights, visit our AGBS Blog or contact us for ECAS-certified reinforcement steel products tailored to your project needs.