Zambia Bureau of Standards - ZABS

ZABS at the Zambia International Trade Fair.
We are your standards body!
Learn more about Standards Testing, Training and Product Certification Services. Join us for expert insights, live demonstrations, and more. Find us at the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry One- Stop-Shop Stand!

Visit our Stand at the Zambia International Trade Fair!
Learn more about Standards Testing, Training and Product Certification Services. Join us for expert insights, live demonstrations, and more. Find us at the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry One- Stop-Shop Stand!

DAY 3 of the 2024 Africa Public Service Day at East park mall
Visit our stand and learn more on ZABS services and how we are using technological transformation in our service delivery.

ZABS is participating in the 2024 public service day activities from 20th June to 23rd june 2024
Theme is; :"Empowering a Citizen -Centric Public service for inclusive and thriving 21st Century Africa: A Journey of life long learning and technological transformation."

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ZABS PARTICIPATES AT THE 30TH ARSO GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN ABUJA, NIGERIA

ZABS Executive Director Mr Nathan Sing'ambwa has today, 17th June, 2024 chaired the 13th ARSO Champions meeting which is part of the 30th General Assembly Events taking place in Abuja, Nigeria from 17th to 21st June, 2024. Mr. Sing’ambwa who is Chairperson of the ARSO Champions is attending the events together with Director Technical Services Mrs Belinda Soko Kancheya. The theme for the 30th ARSO General Assembly is “Educate an African fit for the 21st Century- building a quality culture - One market-one standard”. The Theme is based on the African Union declaration of the year 2024 as the "Year of Education", and on the theme: “Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building resilient education systems for increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality, and relevant learning in Africa”, and calling on governments and Stakeholders to "accelerate progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4)".
The role of ARSO Champions is to strengthen membership mobilization, awareness creation, participation in technical work towards the promotion and implementation of harmonised African Standards.
The African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) has the principal mandate to harmonise African Standards, Conformity Assessment & Procedures in order to reduce Technical Barriers to trade and therefore promote Intra- African and International trade. To date over 1,800 standards have been harmonised and/or endorsed as part of the drive to contribute to trade facilitation for the continent, more so in support of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads out there! Your dedication, hard work, and love shape the future. Today, we celebrate you and all the incredible things you do. Thank you for being our heroes and role models. Enjoy your special day! 💙

PROMOTIONAL WEBINAR ON
“HOW FOOD PROCESSING COMPANIES CAN ACCESS LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL MARKETS USING FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM BASED ON ISO 22000:2018”
Are you a food business operator? Do you run a restaurant/lodge/hotel? Are you involved in food manufacturing, packaging and transporting?
Join this webinar to learn more about how the ISO 22000 can help your organization in the following areas;
1. Identify potential sources of Food Contamination
2. Reduce customer complaints regarding food products
3. To maintain both valuable partnerships and consumer confidence
5. Ensure compliance with food laws and standards
Speakers:
Mr. Stephen Mazimba: Acting Standards Development and Training Manager
Mr. Choolwe Mutelo: Standards Development Officer
Moderator:
Ms. Daniwe Bwanga: Senior Training Officer

Date: Friday 14th June 2024
Time: 9:00hrs

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvfuiqrjopGdJrKtdJki_xOWGfFH4vRovB

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

PROMOTIONAL WEBINAR ON
“HOW FOOD PROCESSING COMPANIES CAN ACCESS LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL MARKETS USING FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM BASED ON ISO 22000:2018”
Are you a food business operator? Do you run a restaurant/lodge/hotel? Are you involved in food manufacturing, packaging and transporting?
Join this webinar to learn more about how the ISO 22000 can help your organization in the following areas;
1. Identify potential sources of Food Contamination
2. Reduce customer complaints regarding food products
3. To maintain both valuable partnerships and consumer confidence
5. Ensure compliance with food laws and standards
Speakers:
Mr. Stephen Mazimba: Acting Standards Development and Training Manager
Mr. Choolwe Mutelo: Standards Development Officer
Moderator:
Ms. Daniwe Bwanga: Senior Training Officer

Date: Friday 14th June 2024
Time: 9:00hrs

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvfuiqrjopGdJrKtdJki_xOWGfFH4vRovB

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Happy World Accreditation Day
Accreditation: Empowering Tomorrow and Shaping the Future.

PROMOTIONAL WEBINAR ON
“HOW FOOD PROCESSING COMPANIES CAN ACCESS LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL MARKETS USING FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM BASED ON ISO 22000:2018”
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PROMOTIONAL WEBINAR ON

“HOW FOOD PROCESSING COMPANIES CAN ACCESS LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL MARKETS USING FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM BASED ON ISO 22000:2018”
Are you a food business operator? Do you run a restaurant/lodge/hotel? Are you involved in food manufacturing, packaging and transporting?
Join this webinar to learn more about how the ISO 22000 can help your organization in the following areas;
1. Identify potential sources of Food Contamination
2. Reduce customer complaints regarding food products
3. To maintain both valuable partnerships and consumer confidence
5. Ensure compliance with food laws and standards

Speakers:
Mr. Stephen Mazimba: Acting Standards Development and Training Manager
Mr. Choolwe Mutelo: Standards Development Officer
Moderator:
Ms. Daniwe Bwanga: Senior Training Officer

Date: Friday 14th June 2024
Time: 9:00hrs

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvfuiqrjopGdJrKtdJki_xOWGfFH4vRovB
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Big Congratulations ZABS Laboratories for maintaining Accreditation!

This afternoon ZABS Management joined the Laboratory Section to celebrate the maintenance of Accreditation for the ZABS testing laboratories after the assessment by Southern African Development Community Accreditation Service (SADCAS). The Executive Director Mr. Nathan Sing`ambwa congratulated the Laboratory section and reiterated management`s commitment to ensuring that the Laboratories are well supported to operate effectively and efficiently while maintaining international standards in order for clients to continue accessing credible and efficient testing services.
The ZABS laboratories are accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 standard by the Southern African Development Community Accreditation Service (SADCAS). The ISO/IEC 17025 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories is the main standard used by testing and calibration laboratories in order to be deemed technically competent.

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WHAT IS THE COMPETENCE OF ZABS LABORATORIES?
ZABS Laboratories are fitted with modern technology equipment and operated by experienced professionals.
Our testing methods adhere to the ISO/IEC 17025 Standard, which is independently assessed and accredited by the Southern African Development Community Accreditation Services (SADCAS). This accreditation ensures that the test results produced by ZABS Laboratories meet international standards of accuracy and reliability. Therefore, you can trust ZABS to deliver precise and trustworthy results for your testing needs.

HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR THE JUNE TRAINING?
Our intensive programs empower individuals and teams to excel by implementing management systems like Quality management systems, Food safety management systems etc. Gain valuable knowledge and skills to optimise your operations and achieve your goals.

1. All our courses are conducted in English.
2. The course fee stated is subject to a discount of 50% for registered SMEs.
3. If the candidate is taking the courses concurrently e.g. from understanding to implementation or understanding to internal Auditor course a discount of 20% shall be awarded.
4. These courses will be available virtually on the same date and time frames stipulated in this calendar
Please note that all courses are available to corporate bodies with a minimum of 5 participants for tailor-made in-house course training programs.

Email [email protected] with your chosen course and preferred format (in-person or virtual).

Happy New Month!
Let's embrace this fresh start with positivity and determination. May this month bring you joy, success, and new opportunities. Keep striving for your goals and make the most of every day!

Exciting news! ZABS has expanded its reach with regional offices and laboratories in Kitwe, Mongu, and Chipata!
Whether you're in the Copperbelt, Western Province, Eastern Province, or neighboring provinces we're closer than ever to serving you better. Visit our regional offices and easily access our services. Your quality and safety solutions are just around the corner!

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ZABS – SAZ SIGN MoU
The Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS) and the Standards Association of Zimbabwe (SAZ) this afternoon signed an MoU at the on-going Standardization and Business Leaders’ Conference in Victoria Falls Town in Zimbabwe. Officiating during the event, the Minister of Industry and Commerce in Zimbabwe Hon. Ngobizitha M. Ndlovu, and His Excellency, the Zambian Ambassador to Zimbabwe Mr. Derrick Livune affirmed the MoU and underscored the significance of the two institutions, ZABS and SAZ, to work together to help eliminate technical barriers to trade in order to allow for smooth trade between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Speaking after the signing Ceremony, the ZABS Board Chairperson Mr. Mbobe C Nyondo stated that MoU is crucial to enhance trade facilitation between Zambia and Zimbabwe as it will provide a framework for applying uniform standards and procedures for the inspection and testing of goods traded between the two Countries.
The SAZ Board Chairperson Mrs Rose Mpofu also further disclosed that MoU will enhance mutual recognition of the ZABS and SAZ certification marks for products and services of interest once the certification schemes are harmonised in accordance with international best practices and peer evaluation mechanisms as agreed upon by the two standards institution.

SAZ – ZABS Standardization and Business Leaders’ Conference ON!
The Standardization and Business Leaders’ Conference has kick-started at the Elephant Hills Hotel in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The Conference is being co-hosted by the Standards Association of Zimbabwe (SAZ) and the Zambia Bureaus of standards. The programme will run from Wednesday, 29th May to Saturday, 1 June,2024. The conference is being hosted under the theme: “Standardization Revolution: Transforming Industry and Consumer Thinking for Sustainable Development.”
Congratulations to COCA COLA BEVERAGES, ZAMEFA, ZAFFICO, and STRONGPAK for being part of the Conference.
Over 100 delegates from various organizations are expected to attend the conference.
Follow our page to get details on the official opening tomorrow 30th May, 2024.

ZABS is exhibiting at the 2024 CAMINEX in Kitwe under the one stop shop of the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry. Visit our stand and learn more about Standards, Testing, Certification and Traning.

Indulging Webinar with Discussions and Insights on Trends in Conformity Assessment Practices and Barriers to Trade.
📅 29th May 2024 ⌚1430 HRS EAT

Indulging Webinar with Discussions and Insights on Trends in Conformity Assessment Practices and Barriers to Trade

📅 29th May 2024 ⌚14:30 HRS EAT ®️ https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUscuqvqD8tGNdLNWP8h_J-o_F1oQ2gALJx #/registration

Attention!
While we're dedicated to setting quality standards, ZABS doesn't handle reports on working conditions. If you're facing issues, contact relevant authorities or seek legal advice. "Reporting of bad working conditions at my company” Awe Teku ZABS.
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Visit our website for more information about our services.
www.zabs.org.zm

Happy Africa Freedom Day! Today, we honour the resilience, strength, and unity of our continent. Let’s celebrate the progress we've made and continue to work towards a brighter future for all Africans. Together, we can achieve greatness! 🌍✊🏾

The Zambia Bureau of Standards conducted Internal Audit Training at Lusaka Telecoms Ltd last week.

Ever wondered what the Certified Local Suppliers Scheme (CLSS) by ZABS is all about?
This scheme is designed for smaller, specialized producers, offering support through guidance, mentorship, and training services.
Why choose CLSS?
It helps SMEs as local suppliers to implement and meet the standards required by high-value domestic supermarkets and buyers. With CLSS, ZABS ensures that SMEs enjoy mentorship and technical support for continued improvement in the manufacturing process, product quality, packaging, and employee training. Elevate your business with CLSS today! Be a proud SME producer and get your product certified by ZABS