ZCSA suspends packaging of water at Humanism Bakery and Takeway in Lusaka.
LUSAKA, August 14, 2024.
The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has suspended packaging of water at Humanism Bakery and Takeway at Lusaka’s old Soweto Market.
This is because the company is operating in unhygienic conditions which is a violation of the Compulsory Standard Act No. 3 of 2017.
The Agency has seized 80 cases of water branded Supreme valued at K1, 200 at the same premises. This enforcement action has been taken following a complaint about the company producing and supplying packaged water illegally.
ZCSA warns of stern action against entities and individuals producing packaged water and other beverages without adhering to prescribed compulsory standards as such products may pose a risk to the health of consumers.
Products covered by compulsory standards, including packaged water are only allowed on the market once they are authorised by the Agency.
No one is legally allowed to supply any product covered by a compulsory standard without the authority of the Agency.
The Agency has enhanced enforcement activities on all regulated products to safeguard the safety of consumers.
Further, the Agency is calling on consumers to buy packaged water from reputable sources as the country approaches the hot season when the demand for water is high.
Currently, ZCSA regulates 61 imported and locally manufactured products falling within the scope of Compulsory Standards covering food products, Beverages, Chemical products, Household Electrical and similar appliances, fuel, fertilizer, Cement, used motor vehicles and used textile products, among others.
ZCSA is a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry established by the Compulsory Standards Act No.3 of 2017 to administer, maintain and ensure compliance with compulsory standards for the purpose of public safety, health, consumer and environmental protection.
Issued by: ORIGINAL COPY SIGNED
ONISHIAS MAAMBA| ACTING-HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS
Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency
