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Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency ZCSA is mandated by Compulsory Standards Act, Chapter 422 of the Laws of Zambia to protect consumers and the environment

The Agency yesterday hosted a delegation from the Zimbabwe National Competitiveness Commission on a study tour on the re...
08/10/2026

The Agency yesterday hosted a delegation from the Zimbabwe National Competitiveness Commission on a study tour on the regulatory impact assessment process for regulations.

The delegation was led by Ms. Colator Chiduuro, Manager Research and Policy Analysis at the Commission.

Below are some pictures captured from the visit:

ZCSA, “With Your Safety in Mind”

06/10/2026

Catch acting Manager-Communications and Public Relations this afternoon at 14:00hrs as he features on Sun FM/TV

Learners from Kafumbwe Secondary School in Ketete district of Eastern province recently undertook an education tour to C...
05/10/2026

Learners from Kafumbwe Secondary School in Ketete district of Eastern province recently undertook an education tour to Chanida border post.

During the tour, the learners interacted with ZCSA Senior Inspector at Chanida Mkuzi Banda (In reflective coat) who educated them on the mandate of the Agency.

The tour was aimed at information the learners of the vital role that Government Agencies operating at the border post play in trade facilitation.

Below are some pictures taken from the tour

ZCSA. “With Your Safety in Mind”

ZCSA today participated in the National Biosafety Open Day held in Chilanga. The Agency took time to interact with membe...
02/10/2026

ZCSA today participated in the National Biosafety Open Day held in Chilanga.

The Agency took time to interact with members of the public who came for open day and educated them on the mande of the Agency.

Below are some pictures that were taken from the event.

ZCSA, "With Your Safety in Mind"

The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) will be exhibiting at the National Biosafety (NBA) Open on Friday October ...
30/09/2026

The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) will be exhibiting at the National Biosafety (NBA) Open on Friday October 2, 2026 in Chilanga.

You are invited to come to visit our stand to learn on the Agency's mandate of enforcing compulsory standards for the purpose of ensuring public safety and health, consumer and environmental protection.

The Agency regulates 102 locally manufactured and imported products under compulsory standards covering food products, beverages, solar products, animal feed, fish feed, construction materials, chemical products, household electrical and similar appliances, fuel, engine oil, processed meat and poultry products, tomato products, used motor vehicles and used textile products, among others.

ZCSA, "With Your in Mind"

Watch Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) TV1's Open Line Programme now as Zambia Compulsory Standards Agenc...
29/09/2026

Watch Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) TV1's Open Line Programme now as Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) Acting Manager - Communications and Public Relations, Onishias Maamba, and others discuss the subject of alcoholic beverages.

Below are Compulsory Standards for alcoholic beverages ZCSA regulates in a bid to ensure these drinks are safe for human consumption:
 Zambian Standard (ZS) 321-Opaque B**r
 Zambian Standard (ZS) 430-Clear B**r
 Zambian Standard (ZS) 808-Potable Spirits
 Zambian Standard (ZS) 809-Table W**e

These Standards prescribe the minimum requirements that these alcoholic beverages must meet before they are manufactured or supplied or distributed on the Zambian Market.

ZCSA, "With Your Safety in Mind"

29/09/2026

Catch acting Manager-Communications and Public Relations this afternoon at 14:00hrs as he features on ZNBC TV1 Open line program.

Zambia today 26th September, 2026, joined the rest of world in commemorating World Environmental Health Day under the th...
26/09/2026

Zambia today 26th September, 2026, joined the rest of world in commemorating World Environmental Health Day under the theme “Standing with science to protect communities”.

ZCSA Luapula Provincial Inspector Mulenga Matala (in black shirt and Cap) took part in the commemorations and sensitized the public on the Agency’s mandate.

Luapula Province Deputy Permanent Secretary (DPS) Evans Sikabbubba and the Mansa Town Clerk Dr. Josephine Mwanza graced the celebrations which were held at Mansa’s UB Market.

ZCSA, “With Your Safety in Mind”

Under Section 5 of the Compulsory Standards Act, Chapter 422 of the Laws of Zambia, the specific functions of ZCSA are t...
22/09/2026

Under Section 5 of the Compulsory Standards Act, Chapter 422 of the Laws of Zambia, the specific functions of ZCSA are to:
- Administer, maintain and ensure compliance with compulsory standards;
- Give premarket approval of high-risk commodities falling within the scope of compulsory standards;
- Conduct market surveillance for products falling within the scope of compulsory standards in order to monitor post market compliance of commodities with compulsory standards;
- Educate the public on compulsory standards and provide public information for the protection of the consumers on products and services which do not comply with the Act;
- Cooperate with Ministries and other State institutions and international organisations in enforcing compulsory standards; and
- Do all such things related to, or incidental to the functions of the Agency under the Act.

ZCSA, "With Your Safety in Mind"

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Lusaka

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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+260211224900

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