standards
list of compulsory standards
List of Zambia national compusory standards
List of Compulsory Standards
| No | Standard | Statutory Instrument | Product |
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| 1 | ZS 005: 1985 | SI 78: 2003 | 1 | Lead Acid Batteries | |
| 2 | ZS 007: 2017 | SI 20: 2025 | 2 | Precast Concrete and Sand-Cement Building Blocks | |
| 3 | ZS 017: 2011 | SI 43: 2003 | 3 | Poultry Feed – Specification | |
| 4 | ZS 018: 2013 | SI 43: 2003 | 3 | Pig Feed – Specification | |
| 5 | ZS 019: 2015 | SI 43: 2003 | 5 | Cattle Feed – Specification | |
| 6 | ZS 037: 2010 |
SI 78: 2003
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6 | Jams (Fruit Preserves), Jellies and Marmalades | Part 1: Specification for Jams (Fruit Preserve) and Jellies |
| 7 | Jams (Fruit Preserves), Jellies and Marmalades | Part 2: Specifcation for Citrus Marmalades | |||
| 7 | ZS 056: 2009 | SI 43: 2003 | 8 | Toilet Soap | |
| 8 | ZS 058: 2006 | SI 78: 2003 | 9 | Laundry Soap | |
| 9 | ZS 062: 2017 | SI 34: 2003 | 10 | Sytheentic Detergents – Specification | |
| 10 | ZS 063: 1985 | SI 78: 2003 | 11 | Petroleum Jelly – Specification | |
| 11 | ZS 065: 1985 | SI 78: 2003 | 12 | Pure Glycerine | |
| 12 | ZS 071: 1985 | SI 44: 2013 | 13 | School Chalks – Specification | |
| 13 | ZS 074: 2005 | SI 78: 2003 | 14 | Shoe Polish – Specification | |
| 14 | ZS 106-1: 1997 | SI 78: 2003 | 15 | Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Specification | |
| 15 | ZS 119: 1989 | SI 78: 2003 | 16 | Industrial Safety Belts and Harnesses | |
| 16 | ZS 189: 2014 | SI 102: 2010 | 17 | Maize Meal (Mealie Meal) | |
| 17 | ZS 190: 2010 | SI 68: 2017 | 18 | Drinking Water Quality – Specification | |
| 18 | ZS 193: 1990 | SI 78: 2003 | 19 | Specification for Margarine | |
| 19 | ZS 201: 2018 | SI 104: 2011 | 20 | Emulsion Paints for Interior and Exterior Use – Specification | |
| 20 | ZS 202: 2016 | SI 78: 2003 | 21 | Specification for Canned Pineapple | |
| 21 | ZS 233: 2005 | SI 78: 2003 | 22 | Specification for Crude Edible Vegetable Oil | |
| 22 | ZS 234: 2005 | SI 43: 2003 | 23 | Refined Edible Vegetable Oil | |
| 23 | ZS 247: 2017 | SI 43:2003 | 24 | Household Hand Dishwashing Liquid Detergent | |
| 24 | ZS 253: 2011 | SI 20: 2025 | 25 | Tomato Products | |
| 25 | ZS 263: 1990 | SI 78: 2003 | 26 | Specification for Hair Oils | |
| 26 | ZS 264: 1990 | SI 78: 2003 | 27 | Specification for Hair Creams | |
| 27 | ZS 266: 2017 | SI 120: 2006 | 28 | Reflex-Reflecting Vehicle Number Plates – Specification | |
| 28 | ZS 295: 2018 | SI 104: 2011 | 29 | Paints and Varnishes – High Gloss Synthetic Enamel Paints – Speficiation | |
| 29 | ZS 321: 2012 | SI 120: 2006 | 30 | Opaque Beer – Specification | |
| 30 | ZS 327: 2014 | SI 68: 2017 | 31 | Blended (Physical Mixture) Fertilizers – Specficiation | |
| 31 | ZS 357: 2016 | SI 68: 2017 | 32 | Pressed Steel Door Frames – Specifications | |
| 32 | ZS 369: 2020 | SI 33 2009 | 33 | Automotive Gasoil (Diesal Fuel) | |
| 33 | ZS 371: 2019 | SI 104: 2011 | 34 | Road Tank Vehicles for Petroleum-Based Flammable Liquids – Specifications | |
| 34 | ZS 373: 2010 | SI 68: 2017 | 35 | Portable Fire Extinguishers- Specification | Part 1: Portable, non-refillable fire extiguishers general purpose type |
| 36 | Portable Fire Extinguishers – Specification | Part 2: Carbon dioxide type fire extiguishers | |||
| 35 | ZS 380: 2020 | SI 33: 2009 | 37 | IIliuminating Kerosene – Specification | |
| 36 | ZS 388: 2000 | SI 78: 2003 | 38 | Bottled Drinking Water – Specification | |
| 37 | ZS 389: 2016 | SI 68: 2017 | 39 | Whit Sugar – Specification | |
| 38 | ZS 394: 2020 | SI 68: 2017 | 40 | Aviation Turbine Fuel (Jet A-1) – Specification | |
| 39 | ZS 395: 2007 | SI 33: 2009 | 41 | Unleaded Petrol (Gasoline) for Motor Vehicles | |
| 40 | ZS 403: 2016 | SI 20: 2025 | 42 | Batteries for Use in Photovoltaic Systems | |
| 41 | ZS 404: 2016 | SI 20: 2025 | 43 | Charge Controller for Photovoltaic Systems Using Lead-Acid Batteries | |
| 42 | ZS 405: 2016 | SI 20: 2025 | 44 | Photovoltaic System Design and Installation – Code of Practice for Off Grid Systems | |
| 43 | ZS 407 : 2016 | SI 20: 2025 | 45 | Lighting Devices for Use in Photovoltaic Systems | |
| 44 | ZS 422: 2003 | SI 68: 2017 | 46 | Bitumen | Part 1: Penetration Grade Bitumen – Specification |
| 47 | Part 2: Cutback Bitumen – Specification | ||||
| 45 | ZS 429-4: 2008 | SI 104: 2011 | 48 | The Handling, Storage, And Distribution of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) In Domestic, Commerical, And Industrial Installations. Part 4: Transportation of LPG In Bulk By Road – Code of Practice | |
| 46 | ZS 430: 2013 | SI 43: 2003 | 49 | Clear Beer – Specification | |
| 47 | ZS 431: 2014 | SI 43: 2003 | 50 | Compound Fertilizers | |
| 48 | ZS 433: 2006 | SI 20: 2025 | 51 | Carbon Steel Bars for Reinforcement in Concrete | |
| 49 | ZS 435: 2006 | SI 43: 2003 | 52 | Wheat Flour – Specification | |
| 50 | ZS 436: 2002 | SI 78: 2003 | 53 | Primary Dry Batteries | |
| 51 | ZS 437: 2017 | SI 78: 2003 | 54 | Pneumatic Tyres – Specifications Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of New Pneumatic Tyres | Part 1: Passenger Vehicles and their Trailers |
| 55 | Part 2: Commerical Vehicles and their Trailers | ||||
| 56 | Pneumatic Tyres – Specifications Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval for the Production Retreaded Pneumatic Tyres | Part 3: Passenger Vehicles and their Trailers | |||
| 57 | Part 4: Commerical Vehicles and their Trailers | ||||
| 52 | ZS 438: 2017 | SI 43: 2003 | 58 | Biscuits – Specification | |
| 53 | ZS 451: 2004 | SI 20: 2025 | 59 | Engine Oils for Light-Duty and Heavy Duty Internal Combustion Engines | |
| 54 | ZS 546: 2004 | SI 20 2025 | 60 | Anti-Wear Hydraulic Oils | |
| 55 | ZS 547: 2004 | SI 32: 2011 | 61 | Lubricating Oils – Specifications | Part 1: Automotive Gear Oils |
| 62 | Lubricating Oils – Specifications | Part 2: Industrial Gear Oils for Open Gears | |||
| 63 | Part 3: Industrial Gear Oils for Enclosed Gears | ||||
| 56 | ZS 548: 2004 | SI 20: 2025 | 64 | Specification for Zinc-Free Diesel Engine Oils | |
| 57 | ZS 554: 2011 | SI 120:2006 | 65 | Fruit Flavoured Drinks – Specifications | |
| 58 | ZS 558: 2006 | SI 120: 2006 | 66 | Plugs and Sockets Outlets, Adaptors and Connection Units: | Part 1: – Specifications for Rewirable and Rewirable 13a Fused Plugds |
| 67 | Part 2: – Switched and Unswitched Sockets – Outlets | ||||
| 68 | Part 3: – Specifications for Adaptors | ||||
| 59 | ZS 559: 2004 | SI 120: 2006 | 69 | Inspection and Acceptance Criteria for Used Textile Products | |
| 60 | ZS 560: 2004 | SI 120: 2006 | 70 | Road Vehicles – Inspection and Testing for Used Motor Vehicles for Road Worthiness | |
| 61 | ZS 605: 2014 | SI 120: 2006 | 71 | Fertiliser – Urea | |
| 62 | ZS 606: 2014 | SI 120: 2006 | 72 | Fertilisers – Ammonia Nitrate | |
| 63 | ZS 607: 2014 | SI 120: 2006 | 73 | Fertilisers – Calcium Ammonia Nitrate | |
| 64 | ZS 608: 2014 | SI 120: 2006 | 74 | Fertilisers – Ammonia Sulpahte | |
| 65 | ZS 609: 2004 | SI 20: 2025 | 75 | Fertilisers – Sulphate of Potash | |
| 66 | ZS 610: 2004 | SI 20: 2025 | 76 | Fertilisers – Potassium Chloride | |
| 67 | ZS 612: 2004 | SI 20: 2025 | 77 | Fertilisers – Magnesium Nitrate | |
| 68 | ZS 613: 2004 | SI 20: 2025 | 78 | Fertilisers – Single Super Phosphate | |
| 69 | ZS 614: 2004 | SI 20: 2025 | 79 | Fertilisers – Triple Super Phosphate | |
| 70 | ZS 615: 2004 | SI 20: 2025 | 80 | Fertilisers – Calcium Nitrate | |
| 71 | ZS 666: 2008 | SI 20: 2025 | 81 | Code of Practice – Handling and Storage of Bagged and Bulk Fertilisers | |
| 72 | ZS 672: 2012 | SI 20: 2025 | 82 | Polypropylene (PP0 Sacks for Bulk Packaging of Food Stuffs | |
| 73 | ZS 688: 2011 | SI 59: 2013 | 83 | Electric Cables with Extended Solid Dieletric Insulation for Fixed Installation (300/500 V to 1900/3300 V) Specification | Part 1: General |
| 84 | Part 2: Wiring Cables | ||||
| 85 | Part 3: PVC Distribution Cables | ||||
| 86 | Part 4: XLPE Distrubution Cables | ||||
| 87 | Part 5: Halogen-Free Distribution Cables | ||||
| 74 | ZS 713: 2010 | SI 20: 2025 | 88 | Processed Meat and Poultry Products – Code of Hygienic Practice | |
| 75 | ZS 718: 2020 | SI 20: 2025 | 89 | Low Sulphur Gas Oil | |
| 76 | ZS 723: 2017 | SI 102: 2010 | 90 | Peanut Butter – Specification | |
| 77 | ZS 730: 2018 | SI 20: 2025 | 91 | Pasteurized Milk | |
| 78 | ZS 731: 2018 | SI 20: 2025 | 92 | Specification for Yoghurt | |
| 79 | ZS 732: 2018 | SI 20: 2025 | 93 | Raw Cow Milk | |
| 80 | ZS 733: 2010 | SI 20: 2025 | 94 | Specification for Butter | |
| 81 | ZS 734: 2010 | SI 20: 2025 | 95 | Dairy Ice and Dairy Ice Cream | |
| 82 | ZS 735: 2018 | SI 20: 2025 | 96 | Specification for UHT Milk | |
| 83 | ZS 736: 2010 | SI 20: 2025 | 97 | Specification for Sweetened Condensed Milk | |
| 84 | ZS 737: 2010 | SI 20: 2025 | 98 | Specification for Dried Whole Milk and Skimmed Milk Powder | |
| 85 | ZS 750: 2012 | SI 20: 2025 | 99 | Specification for Galvanized Plain and Corrugated Steel Sheets | |
| 86 | ZS 806: 2013 | SI 20: 2025 | 100 | Specification for PVC-Coated Fabrics for Tarpaulins | |
| 87 | ZS 808: 2013 | SI 18: 2020 | 101 | Potable Spirit – Specification | |
| 88 | ZS 809: 2013 | SI 20: 2025 | 102 | Specification for Table Wines | |
| 89 | ZS 814: 2014 | SI 20: 2025 | 103 | Specification for Groundnuts | |
| 90 | ZS 815: 2014 | SI 20: 2025 | 104 | Code of Practice – Prevention and Reducation of Aflatoxin Contamination in Groundnuts | |
| 91 | ZS 832: 2014 | SI 20: 2025 | 105 | Code of Hygienic Practice – Fresh Fruits and Vegetables | |
| 92 | ZS 834: 2014 | SI 20: 2025 | 106 | Fat Spreads and Blended Spreads | |
| 93 | ZS 903: 2015 | SI 20: 2025 | 107 | Canned Baby Foods | |
| 94 | ZS 972: 2016 | SI 20: 2025 | 108 | Specification for Broodstock | |
| 95 | ZS 973: 2016 | SI 20: 2025 | 109 | Specification for Fingerlings | |
| 96 | ZS 1060: 2017 | SI 20: 2025 | 110 | Specification for Milk Blended Drinks | |
| 97 | ZS 1134: 2018 | SI 20: 2025 | 111 | Specification for Energy Drinks | |
| 98 | ZS 1212: 2020 | SI 20: 2025 | 112 | Specification for Tilapia and Catfish Feeds | |
| 99 | ZS EN 197-1: 2011 | SI 78: 2003 | 113 | Cement Part 1: Composition, Specification and Conformity Criteria for Common Cements | |
| 100 | ZS ISO 4074: 2015 | SI 78: 2003 | 114 | Natural Latex Rubber Condoms – Requirements and Test Methods | |
| 101 | ZS ISO 20345: 2011 | SI 78: 2003 | 115 | Personal Protective Equipment – Safety Footwear | |
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