Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency

03/06/2026

Specifications for Groundnuts (Part 2)

ZCSA, "With Your Safety in Mind"

02/06/2026

Specifications for Groundnuts (Part 1)

ZCSA, "With Your Safety in Mind"

01/06/2026

This week, we will discuss Specifications for Groundnuts -ZS 809:2013 as part of Food Safety talks
ZCSA,"With Your Safety in Mind"

01/06/2026

ANSWER TO THE QUIZ!
It is true foodborne diseases are preventable. Everyone involved in the food value chain e.g. farmers / growers, processors, regulators, scientific institutions, academia, industry, consumers, traders etc are key in preventing foodborne diseases. We need collective actions.
To those of you who answered the questions correctly and feedback from ZCSA, inbox us to get your gift.
ZCSA, "With Your Safety in Mind"

01/06/2026

Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) Station Manager for Victoria Falls, Kazungula and Katima Mululo Borders, Ernest Chibomba, last week handed over notebooks, annual reports, newsletters, a list of compulsory standards and flyers, among other materials, to different stakeholders in Livingstone District of Southern Province.

In the first picture, Mr. Chibomba handed over ZCSA branded materials to Livingstone District Commissioner, Ms. Eunice Nawa

In the second picture, Mr. Chibomba handed over the materials to Livingstone District Administration Accountant, Mr. Ilunga Lumpa.

In the third picture, Mr. Chibomba handed over the literature to Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) Station Manager, Mr. Frederick Kateule

Under Section 5 of the Compulsory Standards Act, Chapter 422 of the Laws of Zambia, one of the functions of the Agency is to 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.

ZCSA is also mandated to cooperate with Ministries and other State institutions and international organisations in enforcing compulsory standards.

The Agency further engages different stakeholders with the aim of building trust and ensuring long-term sustainability.

Stakeholder engagement is a critical function of the Board, Management and Staff according to ZCSA Communication and Social Media Policy.

ZCSA, “With Your Safety in Mind”

01/06/2026

Foodborne diseases are preventable - True or False? Explain!
ZCSA, "With Your Safety in Mind"

31/05/2026

Make a date today and tomorrow!!!

29/05/2026

Below is Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) TV1 Stand Coverage of Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) at the 2026 Copperbelt, Agricultural, Mining, Industrial, Networking and Enterprise (CAMINEX) show in Kitwe.

CAMINEX Theme: “Collaborating for Growth: Developing Talent, Trust and Trade”

In this video, ZCSA Inspector based at Ndola Officer under Import Quality Monitoring (IQM) department, Wendy Chisala discusses the Agency’s mandate with more emphasis on monitoring of imported products.

IQM department administers and ensures compliance with compulsory standards for imported products through conformity assessment activities in a bid to ensure only safe products are allowed on the market.

ZCSA, “With Your Safety in Mind”

29/05/2026

The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) is chairing this year's national organising committee for the World Food Safety Day.

Theme: "From Burden to Solutions: Safe Food Everywhere"

Secretariat for this year's organising committee: Ministry of Health.

Food safety refers to a holistic approach to controlling and managing food safety hazards.

This spans from sourcing of raw materials, storage, processing, packaging and labelling, among others, in a bid to prevent foodborne illness.

Foodborne diseases are illnesses that are caused by consuming foods and beverages that are contaminated with bacteria, parasites, viruses etc.

The right to safe food is a fundamental human right. Consumption of Unsafe food can cause serious illnesses and even death especially in Children, the elderly and anyone with health
risks.

Thus food safety saves lives. It also protects businesses from costly recalls and keeps consumer trust high. Safe food means healthier communities and stronger economies.

ZCSA plays a critical role in ensuring that your food is safe through inspections of local food factories, inspection of imported foods, and continuous market surveillance inspections.

The Agency enforces compulsory standards to ensure the food we eat meets strict safety requirements.

Beyond health, these standards boost consumer confidence and help local businesses thrive.

So whether you’re buying mealie meal, biscuits, peanut butter, wheat flour, cooking oil, jams, milk products, groundnuts, yoghurt, fresh fruits and vegetables, canned baby foods, processed meat and poultry products, tomato products, or simply grabbing a bottle of packaged water or energy drink or opaque beer or clear beer or potable spirit or table wine or fruit flavored drink etc, remember that ZCSA is keeping your food and beverages safe for human consumption.

ZCSA, "With Your Safety in Mind"

28/05/2026

News coverage by YAF FM (May 27, 2026)

https://www.facebook.com/100063886971782/posts/1475843621221856/?app=fbl

ZCSA WARNS IMPORTERS ON NON-COMPLIANT ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS.

By Ennie Kishiki Mutepuka

The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA), has warned importers of electrical products to ensure compliance with compulsory standards, stating that ignorance is not an excuse for non-compliance.

ZCSA Import Quality Monitoring, Inspector Nkandu Chisala, said ZCSA will confiscate and destroy non-compliant products, and importers will bear the costs.

Ms. Chisala, said this includes products that pose environmental risks, and importers may face additional charges.

She said the agency always conducts a risk assessment and will take action against non-compliant importers, explaining that Importers are expected to familiarize themselves with the standards and regulations.

Ms. Chisala, has since urged the public to be cautious when purchasing electrical products and to report any suspicious or non-compliant products.

She further emphasized that compliance with compulsory standards is crucial for public health and safety, and environmental protection.