The Zambia Metrology Agency (ZMA) plays a crucial role in ensuring that pre-packaged products meet the required standards for accuracy, transparency, and fairness in trade. The Agency conducts pre-packaging inspections to ensure that products are properly labeled, that the net content is accurately declared, and that the instruments used for filling are verified and calibrated. These inspections help protect consumers from misleading or inaccurate product information while maintaining consistency in the market.
Correct Labeling Practices:
One of the primary aspects of ZMA’s pre-packaging inspections is verifying that product labeling meets the legal requirements. This includes checking for proper identification of the product, clear and readable labeling.
Net Content Declaration:
The Agency also verifies the net content of the pre-packaged products. This ensures that the stated quantity of the product matches the actual amount inside the package. Accurate net content declaration is critical to maintaining consumer trust and preventing companies from misleading consumers with underfilled packages. ZMA’s inspections ensure that the net content is properly stated and complies with the prescribed standards.
Verification of Instruments Used for Filling:
Another key area that ZMA inspects is the verification of instruments used for filling pre-packaged products. These instruments, such as weigh scales, volumetric fillers, or dispensers, must be regularly calibrated and verified to ensure that they are accurately dispensing the correct quantities of products. The Agency inspects these instruments to ensure they are functioning properly and in compliance with the Metrology Act. This helps ensure that the filling process is consistent, accurate, and aligned with the declared net content on the label.
