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Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) and the Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS) have assured the public that Cement produced in Zambia complies with the set criteria.<\/p>\n

This follows concerns over the quality of cement being manufactured in Zambia after a Minister from a named neighbouring country raised alarm that the product in the country is substandard.<\/p>\n

ZCSA and ZABS however indicate that the Zambian National Standard for cement is based on an international gauge that is used globally by manufacturers, national standards bodies and regulators.<\/p>\n

They add that the standard was declared compulsory in Zambia and therefore, all manufacturers and importers are required to comply with its requirements.<\/p>\n

ZABS says regulates Cement using the aforementioned compulsory standard through routine factory inspections which include periodic testing of the product, supplemented by open market surveillance.<\/p>\n

ZABS further indicates that they have awarded product certification status to local cement brands and conducts routine monitoring to ensure continued adherence to the scheme rules.<\/p>\n

The joint statement availed to Byta FM News has been signed by ZCSA Communications Officer, Caroline Kalombe and ZABS Senior Marketing and Communications Officer, Nzali Chella.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Zambia<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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