Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS) Head Marketing & Public Relations Hazel Zulu says the regulatory body has increased the number of inspections on all imports in the second quarter of 2016 by 51.5%, reports Pan African Radio Journalist Hermit Hachilonde.
Ms. Zulu said the products were inspected in order to ensure conformity to required standards and to also to have them scrutinized if they were safe for public consumption.
She noted that during the 1st quarter of 2016, ZABS inspected well over 3000 product consignments imported from around the globe stating that in the second quarter the organization boosted the number to 5,932 consignments bringing the number of inspected goods between January and June this year to 9,847.
Ms. Zulu said the products entered Zambia through Nakonde, Chirundu, and Livingstone, Katima Mulilo, Kazungula, Chanida and Mwami borders among others.
She stressed that a progression of 2,017 product consignments was indicated translating into 51.5% and that the hike in the number of inspections on imports could be attributed to the rise in understanding and adherence levels to laid down procedures by importing firms.
And Ms.Zulu observed that the there was improved economic performance levels in the country going by inflow of impotrted goods on the local market the second quarter than the first quarter.
“The Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS) has increased the number of inspections on imported general goods in the second quarter of 2016 by 51.5%”
“The products were inspected to ensure that they conform to the required and set Zambian standards and to also check that they are reliable and safe for public use and consumption.
During the 1st quarter of 2016, the Bureau inspected 3,915 product consignments imported from various countries. In the second quarter the Bureau increased the number to 5,932 consignments bringing the total number of goods inspected between January and June this year to 9,847”
“The products entered into the country through various border entry points particularly Nakonde, Chirundu, and Livingstone, Katima mulilo, Kazungula, Chanida and Mwami borders. This shows a progression of 2,017 product consignments which translates into 51.5%. “ she said
