The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has destroyed non-compliant electrical appliances and fruit flavoured drinks in Lusaka valued at K163, 984.
ZCSA Communications and Public Relations Acting Manager, Brian Hatyoka in a Press Statement issued in Lusaka explained that on November 7, 2024, the Agency seized and withdrew assorted adaptor extension cables and water heating elements valued at K152,464.
The assorted adaptors and other appliances were withdrawn from the express mart trading outlet located along Nangwenya road for contravening the Compulsory Standards ZS- 558 and ZS- 106 and the Compulsory Standards Act.
He said 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.
Mr Hatyoka stated that the potential risks the appliances posed include personal injury, electric shock, fire and damage to property, among others.
He further explained that the Agency seized 80 case of fruit flavoured drinks bearing the brand names of kings cade and Paris from Kamwala trading outlets on May 11, 2024, valued at k11, 520 for contravening the Compulsory Standard ZS 554.
The beverages were illegally supplied on the market contrary to the provisions of sections 15 and 21 of the Compulsory Standards Act number 3 of 2017.
ZCSA, has since warned of stern action against entities and traders illegally supplying non-compliant products on the Zambian market, because such products pose a risk to public health and safety.
He said ZCSA will continue conducting enforcement and public education activities in a bid to ensure that only safe products are allowed on the market.
Consumers are urged 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 are undertaken.
ZCSA, is a statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry mandated to administer, maintain and enforce Compulsory Standards for the purpose of public safety, health, consumer and environmental protection.
