Trade Minister Satyakama Maharaj has confirmed that a note will be taken to Cabinet for the approval of eight additional Scrap Metal Inspectors to meet industry demands.
This follows a meeting with the Trinidad and Tobago Scrap Iron Dealers Association today.
The meeting addressed key issues, including a shortage of inspectors and illegal scrap metal operations.
Minister Maharaj also agreed to establish a working group with industry stakeholders to tackle ongoing challenges, ensuring better regulation and compliance within the sector.