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

This procedure applies to the following measures

Name	Measure Type	Agency	Description	Comments	Legal Document	Validity To	Measure Class
ZS 017 Poultry Feed inspection, marking, certification and conformance requirement	Test Standard	Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency	This Standard ZS 017 Poultry Feed contain mandatory specifications or minimum requirements that Poultry Feed must meet before they are imported. It is a legal requirement for any importer of Poultry Feed to comply with the Compulsory Standards Act No. 3 of 2017.	The ZS 017 Poultry Feed Standard has to be complied with when importing Poultry Feed into Zambia.	The Compulsory Standards Act, 2017	09-09-9999	Good
ZS 606 Fertilizers – Ammonia Nitrate inspection, marking, certification and conformance requirement	Test Standard	Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency	This Standard ZS 606 fertilizers – ammonia nitrate, contains mandatory specifications or minimum requirements that fertilizers – ammonia nitrate must meet before they are imported. It is a legal requirement for any importer of fertilizers – ammonia nitrate to comply with the Compulsory Standards Act No. 3 of 2017.	An importer of fertilizers – ammonia nitrate has to comply with the Compulsory Standards Act No. 3 of 2017.	The Compulsory Standards Act, 2017	09-09-9999	Good
ZS 395 Unleaded Petrol (Gasoline) for motor vehicles inspection, marking, certification and conformance requirement	Test Standard	Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency	This Standard ZS 395 unleaded petrol (gasoline) for motor vehicles, contains mandatory specifications or minimum requirements that unleaded petrol (gasoline) for motor vehicles, must meet before they are imported. It is a legal requirement for any importer of unleaded petrol (gasoline) for motor vehicles,to comply with the Compulsory Standards Act No. 3 of 2017.	An importer of unleaded petrol (gasoline) for motor vehicles has to comply with the Compulsory Standards Act No. 3 of 2017.	The Compulsory Standards Act, 2017	09-09-9999	Good
ZS 321 Opaque Beer inspection, marking, certification and conformance requirement	Test Standard	Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency	Opaque beer 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 Opaque beer before the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency for inspection, testing, analysis, marking and certification.	The Compulsory Standards Act, 2017	09-09-9999	Good
ZS 369 Automotive Gasoil (diesel fuel) inspection, marking, certification and conformance requirement	Test Standard	Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency	Automotive Gasoil (diesel fuel) 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 Opaque beer before the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency for inspection, testing, analysis, marking and certification	The Compulsory Standards Act, 2017	09-09-9999	Good
ZS 605 Fertilizer- Urea inspection, marking, certification and conformance requirement	Test Standard	Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency	All Fertilizer- Urea 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 Fertilizer- Urea before the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency for inspection, testing, analysis, marking and certification	The Compulsory Standards Act, 2017	09-09-9999	Good
ZS 005 Lead Acid Batteries inspection, marking, certification and conformance requirement	Test Standard	Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency	This Standard ZS 005 Lead Acid Batteries contain mandatory specifications or minimum requirements that Lead Acid Batteries must meet before they are imported. It is a legal requirement for any importer of Lead Acid Batteries to comply with the Compulsory Standards Act No. 3 of 2017.	An importer has to present Lead Acid Batteries before the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency for inspection, testing, analysis, marking and certification.	The Compulsory Standards Act, 2017	09-09-9999	Good
ZS 380 Illuminating kerosene inspection, marking, certification and conformance requirement	Test Standard	Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency	Illuminating kerosene 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 Illuminating kerosene before the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency for inspection, testing, analysis, marking and certification.	The Compulsory Standards Act, 2017	09-09-9999	Good
ZS 388 Bottled Water inspection, marking, certification and conformance requirement	Test Standard	Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency	Bottled water 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 Bottled Water before the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency for inspection, testing, analysis, marking and certification.	The Compulsory Standards Act, 2017	09-09-9999	Good
ZS 430 Clear Beer inspection, marking, certification and conformance requirement	Test Standard	Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency	Clear beer 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 clear beer before the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency for inspection, testing, analysis, marking and certification.	The Compulsory Standards Act, 2017	09-09-9999	Good