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Statutory authority for standardisation and quality assurance in Zambia.
The Standards Act No. 4 of 2017 mandates ZABS to provide standardisation and quality assurance of products and services within Zambia.
ZABS is a statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce Trade and Industry, established in 1982, and continues to support industry through standards development and conformity assessment services.
ZABS supports industry through standards development and conformity assessment services anchored in law and public mandate.
Develop and maintain Zambian National Standards
Provide inspection, testing, and certification services
Operate a voluntary certification mark scheme
Promote quality, health, and safety standards
Practical standards services for industry, institutions, and the public.
ZABS provides testing, standards development, certification, and training through a structured public service platform.
A public institution supporting quality, safety, and competitiveness.
The Zambia Bureau of Standards is a statutory body established in 1982 by an Act of Parliament. It implements the Standards Act No. 4 of 2017 and supports industry through standards, testing, certification, and quality assurance services.
Founded
Established in 1982 to support national quality infrastructure.
Industry Support
Helps industry improve product quality, safety, and competitiveness.
Regional Collaboration
Works with standards bodies in the SADC region to reduce technical barriers to trade.
Our Mission
To become a globally recognized institution of excellence in promoting quality goods and services for improved lives.
Our Vision
To promote standardisation and quality assurance services for a competitive industry.
Our Mandate
To ensure the standardization and quality assurance of products and services.
Values that shape how ZABS serves the public.
These core values guide institutional conduct, service delivery, and stakeholder engagement across the Bureau.
We communicate clearly and keep our standards processes open and understandable.
We take responsibility for service quality, decisions, and public trust.
We shape our services around the practical needs of industry, institutions, and the public.
We work with government, business, and standards partners to deliver credible outcomes.
We improve systems and strengthen how standards services are delivered.
We uphold fairness, professionalism, and confidence in every assessment and interaction.
Key responsibilities under the ZABS mandate.
ZABS supports national quality infrastructure through standards, conformity assessment, and public-interest quality assurance functions.
Develop and maintain Zambian National Standards
Coordinate the development, review, and publication of standards for key sectors.
Provide inspection, testing, and certification services
Support product and systems conformity through practical assessment services.
Operate a voluntary certification mark scheme
Enable products to demonstrate recognized quality and compliance in the market.
Promote quality, health, and safety standards
Advance public confidence through structured quality assurance interventions.
Support trade and industrial efficiency through standardization
Help reduce barriers to trade and strengthen competitiveness across industry.
Advance research and development for new and improved standards
Strengthen standards relevance through technical learning, review, and innovation.
Applications for services should continue to route through the GSB portal while the public site provides information and guidance.
Open GSB ServicesAffordable testing services across multiple industries.
Our affordable testing services cater to a diverse clientele across multiple industries, supported by specialized laboratory capability.
Tested and certified in our specialized laboratories.
Extractive industries
Technical testing support for mining, minerals, and related industrial materials.
Energy and petroleum
Testing coverage for petroleum products and energy-related materials.
Textiles, packaging, footwear, and paints
Applied quality assessment across manufacturing and consumer product lines.
Agricultural products
Testing services that support food systems, raw materials, and agricultural value chains.
Food and non-food products
Product evaluation services for safety, quality, and compliance requirements.
Environmental samples
Laboratory analysis for environmental monitoring and associated compliance needs.
Institutions connected to the wider standards ecosystem.
ZABS collaborates with national, regional, and international organizations that strengthen trade, quality, and standards development.
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Arrange a consultation with our expert team.
Service application links to the GSB portal remain available here while the site continues to provide public-facing information.
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Use the contact details below for enquiries, consultations, and service guidance, or proceed directly to the GSB portal for applications.
Move your standards, testing, and certification work forward.
Use the GSB services portal for applications and reach out to ZABS directly for guidance on the right service path.