ZCSA DESTROYS NON COMPLIANT PRODUCTS WORTH K520,357

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Posted by admin on December 11, 2025 at 8:04 AM

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The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has destroyed assorted non‑compliant products valued at K520,357, following enforcement activities conducted across the country throughout 2025.

The destruction exercise, carried out in Lusaka on Wednesday afternoon, was conducted in line with the Compulsory Standards Act No. 3 of 2017, which empowers the agency to remove and destroy products that pose risks to public health, safety, and the environment.

The seized items included Expired, banned, and unregistered goods, Substandard and poorly packaged products and illegally supplied items that failed to meet compulsory standards

Among the destroyed products were shoe polish, male latex condoms, clear beer, fruit‑flavoured drinks, potable spirits, crude vegetable oil, peanut butter, biscuits, packaged drinking water, and used underwear.

The products were confiscated during routine inspections in: Rufunsa, Kamwala Trading Area, Makeni, Chaisa, Chinika Industrial Area, Soweto Market, and PHI.

ZCSA said the items failed to meet the minimum requirements for supply on the Zambian market, posing potential dangers to consumers.

The agency has warned traders and entities against supplying non‑compliant products, stressing that it will take stern action against violators.

“It is a legal requirement for any producer or importer of regulated products to obtain approval from ZCSA before supplying them on the market,” the agency stated.

Manufacturers and importers are urged to ensure their products meet prescribed compulsory standards to prevent harm to consumers and the environment.

As the festive season approaches, ZCSA has advised consumers to remain vigilant and purchase goods only from trusted sources. The public is encouraged to report suspicious products to the nearest ZCSA office at border points, provincial centres, or the head office in Lusaka.

ZCSA, a statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry, regulates 102 products covered by compulsory standards, including food and beverages, solar equipment, chemicals, construction materials, electrical appliances, petroleum products, used motor vehicles, fertiliser, fuel, and used textiles.