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The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has destroyed non-compliant electrical appliances and fruit flavoured drinks in Lusaka valued at K163, 984.
On November 7, 2024, the Agency seized and withdrew assorted adaptor extension cables and water heating elements valued at K152, 464 from Express Mart Trading.
Express Mart Trading outlet which is located along Nangwenya road, was charged for contravening the compulsory standards – ZS 558 and ZS 106 as well as the Compulsory Standards Act No. 3 of 2017.
The Agency found that various electrical appliances had non-compatible top plugs, poor insulation quality and different amperage ratings between the top plug and the adaptor, among other non-compliances, thereby posing a risk to public safety.
Speaking to Journalists during the destruction of the products in Lusaka on Friday at E-Tech, ZCSA Acting Manager for Communications and Public Relations Brian Hatyoka noted that such products pose a risk to public health and safety.
“The potential risks the appliances posed include personal injury, electric shock, fire and damage to property, among others,” Hatyoka said.
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The Agency also seized 80 cases of fruit flavoured drinks bearing the brand names of Kings Cade and Paris from Kamwala trading outlets in Lusaka on May 11, 2024 valued at K11, 520 for contravening the compulsory standard, ZS 554.
Hatyoka said the beverages were illegally supplied on the market contrary to the provisions of sections 15 and 21 of the Compulsory Standards Act No. 3 of 2017.
He warned of stern actions against entities and traders illegally supplying non-compliant products on the Zambian market.
“The Agency will continue conducting enforcement and public education activities in a bid to ensure that only safe products are allowed on the market,” Hatyoka assured.
He urged consumers to report suspicious products to the nearest ZCSA office at major border entry points or in provincial centres or the Head Office in Lusaka so that enforcement actions would be undertaken.
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