ZCSA Destroys K42,000 in Unsafe Electrical Products




... The Agency acts to protect and provide public safety by removing hazardous items from Lusaka market.

By Francis Maingaila ♥️ 

Lusaka, Zambia24  - (31-10-2024) - The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has destroyed non-compliant electrical products valued at K42,090 in Lusaka, following the seizure of various electrical items, including cables, adaptors, kettles, plate cookers, and toasters, during an enforcement operation conducted in May 2024.



The products were withdrawn from multiple retail locations in Lusaka, including Kamwala Trading Area, Oasis, Westgate, and Levy Malls, for failing to meet relevant compulsory standards. 

Notably, 56 plugs, sockets, and adaptors did not comply with required color coding, while 1,442 other items were found non-compliant with Zambian Standard 558, which governs plugs and socket outlets, adaptors, and connection units.



According to a statement issued by Onishius Maamba, the ZCSA Public Relations Officer, these non-compliant products posed significant risks to public safety, including potential personal injury, electric shock, fire hazards, and property damage. 

In light of these dangers, Maamba said the agency issued a stern warning to traders illegally supplying such products, stressing that non-compliance will not be tolerated.

He saod ZCSA is committed to ensuring that only safe products are available in the market and will continue to conduct enforcement activities. 

He encouraged consumers to purchase electrical products from reputable sources and report any suspicious items to their nearest ZCSA office.

He said ZCSA operates as a statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce, Trade, and Industry and is mandated by the Compulsory Standards Act No. 3 of 2017 to administer, maintain, and enforce standards for public safety, health, consumer protection, and environmental safety. 

The agency regulates the manufacture, importation, and sale of electrical products in accordance with several compulsory standards, including those covering the safety of household appliances and specifications for electrical cables.

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