07/10/2026
ZMA, CCPC AND ZARI CONDUCT JOINT INSPECTION OF FARMING INPUTS
The Zambia Metrology Agency (ZMA), in collaboration with the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission- Zambia (CCPC) and the Zambia Agriculture Research Institute - ZARI , today conducted a joint inspection of fertiliser at United Capital Fertilizer ahead of the 2026 distribution of farming inputs under the Farmer Input Support Programme.
The joint inspection is an important measure aimed at safeguarding the interests of farmers and promoting confidence in the quality, quantity and integrity of agricultural inputs supplied to them.
As part of its statutory mandate, ZMA inspected the net content and labelling of fertiliser to ensure that the quantity declared on the package corresponds with the actual quantity supplied. The Agency also inspected automatic packing machines to verify that they are properly verified and capable of accurately dispensing the declared quantities.
Accurate measurement is essential in protecting both consumers and businesses. For farmers, it helps ensure that they receive the quantity of fertiliser they have paid for or are entitled to receive. For manufacturers and suppliers, accurate measurement helps prevent under-packing and over-packing, which can result in consumer losses or unnecessary business costs.
Through such inspections, ZMA contributes to fair trade, consumer protection and confidence in measurements, ensuring that measurements used in commercial transactions are accurate, reliable and fit for purpose.
The collaboration among ZMA, CCPC and ZARI demonstrates the importance of coordinated regulatory efforts in ensuring that farmers receive quality inputs and value for their money as the country prepares for the 2026 farming season.
ZMA — Confidence in Measurement.
United Capital Fertilizer LTD
