Zambia Bureau of Standards - ZABS

29/05/2026

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28/05/2026

The Laboratory Management System training introduces ISO 17025:2017 in a clear and practical way, focusing on how laboratories can manage quality across all technical activities.

You’ll gain full understanding of how the standard is structured, what each requirement means, and how it connects to real lab processes.

This is your chance to strengthen how your lab manages accuracy, data reliability and documentation using international standards.

Location: Siavonga
Date: 15–19 June 2026
Fee: K5,500

Call: +260978375098
Email: [email protected]

Register today.

27/05/2026

ZABS featured on the Kwithu FM 93.3 Radio programme

27/05/2026

Lelo Tenze Pa Radio Programme pa Kwithu FM 93.3

26/05/2026

The Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS) in collaboration with the Zambia Association of Manufacturers successfully conducted an ISO 9001 Quality Management System Awareness Session at Golden Peacock Hotel on Friday, 22nd May 2026.

The session brought together industry stakeholders and manufacturers for engagements on the 2024 amendments and highlights of the upcoming ISO 9001:2026 standard, as well as occupational health and safety compliance through ISO 45001 implementation.

Participants also received insights on surveillance inspections and permits to supply, with a focus on compliance requirements relating to imports and exports.

Interactive Q&A sessions further enhanced participants’ understanding of quality management systems and standards adherence in Zambia.

25/05/2026

The Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS) joins the continent in commemorating African Freedom Day, reflecting on Africa’s journey toward unity, self-determination and sustainable development.

We reaffirm our commitment to promoting standards that enhance the quality, safety, and competitiveness of Zambian products and services, contributing to economic growth and a stronger, more resilient Africa. Happy African Freedom Day!

21/05/2026

CAMINEX Day 3: The Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry and its Statutory Bodies to have emerged as 'Best Advisory and Sector Representation Bodies' at the on-going Copperbelt Agricultural Mining Industrial Networking Enterprise (CAMINEX).

21/05/2026

20/05/2026

Day 2 of CAMINEX was in full swing as various delegates, exhibitors, investors and stakeholders visited the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry pavilion to learn more about the work we do at ZABS.

We were delighted to welcome Mr. Lawrence Mwanza Permanent Secretary for Copperbelt Province and Mrs. Lillian S. Bwalya, the Permanent Secretary for Trade and Commerce in the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry, along with Directors from the Ministry to the One-Stop Shop exhibition area.

The 2026 CAMINEX Expo is being held under the theme, “Collaboration for Growth: Developing Talent, Trust and Trade.”

Come through and let’s connect!

20/05/2026

ZABS Stand Coverage at CAMINEX 2026