Elevating Zambia's Quality to Global Standards
The Zambia Bureau of Standards drives quality, safety, and competitiveness across every sector of Zambia's economy.
A modern standards platform for industry, trade, and public confidence.
ZABS delivers standards development, laboratory testing, certification, training, and publications through one institutional ecosystem.
Structured service lines for regulators, manufacturers, exporters, and the wider public.
Institutional work, presented with clarity.
Laboratories, technical meetings, and stakeholder activity give the homepage a stronger, more credible visual presence.
Cleaner presentation, restrained copy, and stronger photography give the homepage a more polished institutional feel.
Zambia's National Standards Authority
Established in 1982, ZABS implements the Standards Act No. 4 of 2017 - the statutory framework for quality assurance across all sectors of Zambia's economy. We work with government, industry, academia, and consumers to build a quality culture.
Develop, publish, and maintain Zambian National Standards
Provide inspection, testing, and calibration services
Operate voluntary and compulsory product certification schemes
Promote quality, health, safety, and environmental standards
Zambia's National Standards Body
Est. 1982
Measured capability, national reach, and decades of institutional delivery.
A stronger public-facing institution is built on visible scale, tested systems, and services people can trust.
National delivery expressed through standards, certification, laboratories, and capacity building.
The Sole Certification Authority in Zambia
ZABS has certified over 150 different products - from food and beverages to construction materials and petroleum. Our SADCAS-accredited management system certification is recognised across the SADC region.
ZABS Quality Mark
Product conformity verification for the Zambian market
SADCAS Schemes
Regionally recognised management system certification
News & Opportunities
Stay informed about competitions, awards, and career opportunities at ZABS.
13th National Essay Writing Competition
Students from higher learning institutions are invited. Theme: harmonized standards in reducing Technical Barriers to Trade.
11th Zambia National Quality Awards 2026
Celebrating outstanding quality management and business excellence. Nominate your organisation before the deadline.
Read MoreJoin the ZABS Team
ZABS invites suitably qualified candidates to fill vacant positions in standardisation, certification, and testing.
Read MorePublic programmes and institutional presence.
Recognition moments, partnerships, and public events add visibility without crowding the page with unnecessary copy.
Cleaner presentation, restrained copy, and stronger photography give the homepage a more polished institutional feel.
Regional and Global Alignment
Connected to the wider standards ecosystem.
Our institutional role is strengthened through international, regional, and continental standards bodies.
Start the right standards conversation.
Whether you need certification, laboratory testing, training, or standards information, ZABS can guide the next step.