40 Firms Gain ZCSA Approval
Maamba says, the Agency licenses food, beverage, and non-food producers across six provinces, reinforces regulatory compliance and public safety. By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 -- (November 02, 2025) — Forty firms have gained approval from the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) in the third quarter of 2025, Acting Communications Manager Onishias Maamba has confirmed, highlighting the Agency’s efforts to protect public health and guide businesses on compliance. Maamba revealed that Lusaka Province led with 26 new licenses, followed by Central Province with seven, North Western with three, Eastern with two, and Western and Southern provinces with one each. The newly licensed manufacturers are producing mealie meal, wheat flour, cooking oil, fruit-flavored drinks, jam, packaged drinking water, beverages, dishwashing liquid, and stock feed. According to Maamba, ZCSA’s licensing process is more than a legal formality. “Engaging the Agency before starting production ensur...