The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has today destroyed non-compliant electrical appliances and fruit flavoured drinks in Lusaka valued at K163, 984.
On November 7, 2024, the Agency seized and withdrew assorted adaptor extension cables and water heating elements valued at K152, 464 from Express Mart trading outlet located along Nangwenya road for contravening the compulsory standards – ZS 558 and ZS 106 as well as the Compulsory Standards Act No. 3 of 2017. |
ZCSA Acting Manager Communications and Public Relations, Brian Hatyoka, says 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.
“The potential risks the appliances posed include personal injury, electric shock, fire and damage to property, among others,” said Mr. Hatyoka in a statement issued to RCV News in Lusaka today.
He said that the agency further seized 80 cases of fruit flavoured drinks bearing the brand names of Kings Cade and Paris from Kamwala trading outlets in Lusaka on May 11, 2024 valued at K11, 520 for contravening the compulsory standard, ZS 554.
He said that the beverages were illegally supplied on the market contrary to the provisions of sections 15 and 21 of the Compulsory Standards Act No. 3 of 2017.
Angel Kasabo
