Zambia (ZABS) - SGS Mandate

The Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS) has appointed SGS to implement its Pre-Export Verification of Conformity Program (PVoC). Under this program ZABS requires imported regulated products to comply with Zambian and/or approved International Standards or Regulations.

The objective of the program is to protect the country and its consumers against the importation of substandard products that can endanger public health, safety and environment. It also aims to prohibit the entry of unsafe and/or counterfeit products and protect local manufacturers against unfair competition from imported products which do not comply with National Standards.

At SGS we offer a range of services to help you comply with the ZABS PVoC requirements and obtain the Certificate of Conformity that will enable you to export goods to Zambia:

• Physical inspection prior to shipment
• Sampling, testing and analysis in accredited laboratories
• Audit of product manufacturing processes
• Documentary check and assessment of conformity with the requirements of the applicable technical regulations and standards, for example ZS, ISO, IEC

We offer clients a one stop service and deliver customer focused solutions for inspection, testing and certification. With more than 1000 laboratories and offices and presence in more than 100 countries, we can provide PVoC services in any part of the globe.

Our extensive experience in managing conformity assessment Programs around the world enables SGS to offer efficient, comprehensive and tailored solutions to provide assistance to the exporters and make sure their shipments are in conformity with the Zambian or approved international standards.