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List of Zambia national compusory standards

List of Compulsory Standards

Standard Statutory Instrument Product 
1 ZS 005:1985 SI 78:2003 1. Lead Acid Batteries
2 ZS 007:2017 SI 20:2025 2. Precast Concrete and Sand-Cement Builiding Blocks
3 ZS 017:2011 SI 43:2003 3. Poultry Feed-Specification
4 ZS 018:2013 SI 43:2003 4. Pig Feed-Specification
5 ZS 019:2015 SI 43:2003 5. Cattle Feed-Specification
6 ZS 037:2010 SI 78:2003

6. Jams (Fruits Preserves), Jellies and Marmalades   Part 1: Specification for Jams (Fruit Preserve) and Jellies

7. Jams (Fruit Preserves), Jellies and Marmalades  Part 2:  Specification for Citrus Maramalades

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 43:2003 10. Synthetic Detergents-Specification
10 ZS 063:1985 SI 78:2003 11. Petroleum Jelly-Specification
11 ZS 065:7985 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. Shoes 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 78:2003 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 Number Plates-Specification
28 ZS 295:2018 SI 104:2011 29. Paints and Varnishes-High Gloss Synthetic Enamel Paint-Specification
29 ZS 321:2012 SI 120:2006 30. Opaque Beer-Specification
30 ZS 327:2014 SI 68:2017 31. Blended (Physical Mixture) Fertilizers-Specification
31 ZS 357:2016 SI 28:2017 32. Pressed Steel Door Frames-Specification
32 ZS 369:2020 SI 33:2009 33. Automotive Gasoil (Diesel Fuel)
33 ZS 371:2019 SI 104:2011 34. Road Tank Vehicles for Petroleum-Based Flamable Liquids-Specification
34 ZS 373:2010 SI 68:2017

35. Portable Fire Extinguishers-Specification      Part 1: Portable, non-refillable fire extinguishers general    purpose type

36. Portable Fire Extinguishers-Specification      Part 2: Carbon dioxide type fire extiguishers

35 ZS 380:2020 SI 33:2009 37. Illuminating Kerosene-Specification
36 ZS 300:2000 SI 28:2003 38. Bottled Drinking Water-Specification
37 ZS 398:2016 SI 68:2017 39. White 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 Controllers for Photovoltaic Systems Using Lead-Acid Batteries
42 ZS 405:2016 SI 20:2025 44. Photovoltaic Systems Design and Installation-Code of Practice for Off Grid Syatems
43 ZS 407:2016 SI 20:2025 45. Lighting Devices fir 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 Liquified 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 The Reinforcement of 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 Unifrom Provisions Part3: Passenger Vehicles and thier Trailers           Concerning the Approval for the Production of                                                                                                           Retreaded Pneumatic Tyres.

57. Part 4: Commerical Vehicles and thier 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-Specifcations     Part 1: Automotiave Gear Oils

62. Lubricating Oils-Specifications    Part 2: Industrial Gears 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-Specification
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 Plugs

67.  Part 2: Switched and Unswitched Sockets-Outlets

68. Part 3: Specifcation for Adaptors

 

59 ZS 559:2004 SI 120:2006 69. Inspection and Acceptance Criteria for Used Texile Producs
60 ZS 560:2004 SI 120:2006 70. Road Vehicles-Inspection and Testing of Used Motor Vehicles for Road Worthiness
61 ZS 605:2014 SI 120:2006 71. Fertilizer-Urea
62 ZS 606:2014 SI 120:2006 72. Fertilizers-Ammonia Nitrate
63 ZS 607:2014 SI 120:2006 73. Fertilizers-Calcium Ammonia Nitrate
64 ZS 608:2014 SI 120:2006 74. Fertilizers-Ammonia Sulphate
65 ZS 609:2004 SI 20:2025 75. Fertilizers-Sulphate of Potash
66 ZS 610:2004 SI 20:2025 76. Fertilizers-Potassium Chloride
67. ZS 612:2004 SI 20:2025 77. Fertilizers-Magnesium Nitrate
68 ZS 613:2004 SI 20:2025 78. Fertilizers-Single Super Phosphate
69 ZS 614:2004 SI 20:2025 79. Fertilizers-Triple Super Phosphate
70 ZS 615:2004 SI 20:2025 80. Fertilizers-Calcium Nitrate
71 ZS 666:2008 SI 20:2025 81. Code of Practice-Handling and Storage of Bagged and Bulk Fertilizers
72 ZS 672:2012 SI 20:2025 82. Polypropylene (PP) Sacks for Bulk Packagin of Food Stuffs
73 ZS 688:2011 SI 59:2013

83. Electric Cables with Extended Solid Dielectric Insulation for Fixed Installations (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 Distribution Cables

87. Part 5: Halogen-Free Distribution Cables

74 ZS 713:2010 SI 20:2025 88. Processed Meat and Poultry Prodcuts-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
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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
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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 Reduction 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 Drink
98 ZS 1212:2020 SI 20:2025 112. Specification for Tilapia and Catfish Feeds
99 ZS EN 1971:2011 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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