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Procedure Name

Procedure for Inspection of Compulsory Standards

Description

Category

Inspection Requirement from Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA)

Responsible Agency

Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency

Address: Plot No. 5032,

Great North Road,

P.O Box 30312,

Lusaka,

10101,

Zambia

Phone: +260211224900

Legal base of the Procedure

The Compulsory Standards Act, 2017

Fee

	Consignment Value	Fees Charged Per Sample (ZMW)
Application Fee per application	n/a	460.00
Consignment Inspection	n/a	1, 085.00
Certification Fees	All values	0.5 % of FOB
Application for annual Certificate	All values	460

Required Documents

No.	Type of information	Note
1	Import Inspection Request Form	Documents required for the application
2	Application for an Annual Import Quality Certificate
3	Application for a Pre-Import Quality Certificate
4	Sample Request Form

Process Steps

Step 1	The importer collects the import inspection request application form from the agency or downloads it.
Step 2	The importer then fills in the application form and submits it with the relevant supporting documents.
Step 3	The application is then reviewed.
Step 4	If the application is approved then a quotation is provided to the importer, who then proceeds to make the necessary payments.
Step 5	An inspection is then carried out. If the product is not conformant, the applicant takes corrective action; If the product is conformant, a certificate of conformance is issued.
Step 6	The importer then proceeds to collect application for an annual import quality certificate or/and pre-import quality certificate application form.
Step 7	The importer then fills in the application form and submits it with the relevant supporting documents.
Step 8	ZCSA receives the application and reviews it. If the application is approved, the importer can proceed to make the necessary payments.
Step 9	Once proof of payment is received by ZCSA, a permit is issued and the decision Is communicated to Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA).

Procedure Number One

Procedure Number Two

Category

Import

The following form/s are used in this procedure

Title	Description	Created Date	Updated Date
List of Compulsory Standards	The list is not complete and is subject to change	16-12-2019	16-12-2019
List of Compulsory Standards (1)	The list is not complete and is subject to change	17-12-2019	17-12-2019
Import Inspection Request Form	Import Inspection Request Form	24-01-2020	27-04-2020
Application for an Annual Import Quality Certificate	Application for an Annual Import Quality Certificate	24-01-2020	27-04-2020
Application for a Pre-Import Quality Certificate	Application for a Pre-Import Quality Certificate	24-01-2020	31-01-2020
Sample Request Form	Sample Request Form	24-01-2020	31-01-2020

This procedure applies to the following measures

Name	Measure Type	Description	Comments	Legal Document	Validity To	Measure Class
ZS 431 Compound Fertilizers inspection, marking, certification and conformance requirement	Test Standard	Compound fertilizers imported into Zambia shall have to be presented before the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency for inspection, testing, analysis, marking and certification.	An importer has to present compound fertilizers before the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency for inspection, testing, analysis, marking and certification.	The Compulsory Standards Act, 2017	09-09-9999	Good
ZS 018 Pig Feed inspection, marking, certification and conformance requirement	Test Standard	This Standard ZS 018 Pig Feed contain mandatory specifications or minimum requirements that Pig Feed must meet before they are imported. It is a legal requirement for any importer of Pig Feed to comply with the Compulsory Standards Act No. 3 of 2017.	The ZS 018 Pig Feed Standard has to be complied with when importing Pig Feed into Zambia.	The Compulsory Standards Act, 2017	09-09-9999	Good
ZS 558 Plugs and Socket Outlets, Adaptors and Connection Units (Part 3) inspection, marking, certification and conformance requirement	Test Standard	All Plugs and Socket Outlets, Adaptors and Connection Units Part 3 – Specification for Adaptors imported into Zambia shall have to be presented before the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency for inspection, testing, analysis, marking and certification.	An importer has to present Plugs and Socket Outlets, Adaptors and Connection Units Part 3 – Specification for Adaptors before the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency for inspection, testing, analysis, marking and certification.	The Compulsory Standards Act, 2017	09-09-9999	Good
ZS 554 Fruit Flavoured Drinks inspection, marking, certification and conformance requirement	Test Standard	All Fruit Flavoured Drinks imported into Zambia shall have to be presented before the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency for inspection, testing, analysis, marking and certification.	An importer has to present Fruit Flavoured Drinks before the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency for inspection, testing, analysis, marking and certification.	The Compulsory Standards Act, 2017	09-09-9999	Good
ZS 547-3 Lubricating Oils inspection, marking, certification and conformance requirement	Test Standard	All Lubricating Oils - Specifications Part 3: Industrial Gear Oils for Enclosed Gears imported into Zambia shall have to be presented before the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency for inspection, testing, analysis, marking and certification.	An importer has to present Lubricating Oils - Specifications Part 3: Industrial Gear Oils for Enclosed Gears before the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency for inspection, testing, analysis, marking and certification.	The Compulsory Standards Act, 2017	09-09-9999	Good
ZS 547–2 Industrial Gear Oils for open Gears inspection, marking, certification and conformance requirement	Test Standard	All Industrial Gear Oils for open Gears imported into Zambia shall have to be presented before the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency for inspection, testing, analysis, marking and certification. Comments	An importer has to present Industrial Gear Oils for open Gears before the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency for inspection, testing, analysis, marking and certification.	The Compulsory Standards Act, 2017	09-09-9999	Good
ZS 547-1 Lubricating Oils inspection, marking, certification and conformance requirement	Test Standard	All Lubricating Oils - Specifications Part1: Automotive Gear oils Lubricating oils – Specification imported into Zambia shall have to be presented before the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency for inspection, testing, analysis, marking and certification.	An importer has to present Lubricating Oils - Specifications Part1: Automotive Gear oils Lubricating oils – Specification before the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency for inspection, testing, analysis, marking and certification.	The Compulsory Standards Act, 2017	09-09-9999	Good
ZS 438 Biscuits inspection, marking, certification and conformance requirement	Test Standard	All Biscuits imported into Zambia shall have to be presented before the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency for inspection, testing, analysis, marking and certification.	An importer has to present Biscuits before the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency for inspection, testing, analysis, marking and certification.	The Compulsory Standards Act, 2017	09-09-9999	Good
ZS EN 197 Cement inspection, marking, certification and conformance requirement	Test Standard	This Standard ZS EN 197 contain mandatory specifications or minimum requirements that Cement must meet before they are imported. It is a legal requirement for any importer of Cement to comply with the Compulsory Standards Act No. 3 of 2017.	The ZS EN 197 Cement Standard has to be complied with when importing Cement into Zambia.	The Compulsory Standards Act, 2017	09-09-9999	Good
ZS 436 Primary Dry Batteries inspection, marking, certification and conformance requirement	Test Standard	All Primary Dry Batteries imported into Zambia shall have to be presented before the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency for inspection, testing, analysis, marking and certification.	An importer has to present Primary Dry Batteries before the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency for inspection, testing, analysis, marking and certification.	The Compulsory Standards Act, 2017	09-09-9999	Good