The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has suspended packaging of water at Humanism Bakery and Takeway at Lusaka’s old Soweto Market.
“This is because the company is operating in unhygienic conditions which is a violation of the Compulsory Standard Act No. 3 of 2017,” ZCSA Acting-Head Of Communications, Onishias Maamba, has said in a statement issued to RCV News in Lusaka today.
Mr. Maamba said the Agency has seized 80 cases of water branded Supreme valued at K1, 200 at the same premises.
“This enforcement action has been taken following a complaint about the company producing and supplying packaged water illegally,” said Mr. Maamba.
He said ZCSA warns of stern action against entities and individuals producing packaged water and other beverages without adhering to prescribed compulsory standards as such products may pose a risk to the health of consumers.
“No one is legally allowed to supply any product covered by a compulsory standard without the authority of the Agency,” said Mr. Maamba.
And Mr. Maamba called on consumers to buy packaged water from reputable sources as the country approaches the hot season when the demand for water is high.
By Eva Hatontola
