About Us
Food and Drugs Control Laboratory
The National Food Laboratory
The National Food Laboratory operates under the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Zambia, providing laboratory analysis services for food and drugs in accordance with the Food and Drugs Act (Chapter 303) of the Laws of Zambia.
The laboratory serves as a Public Analyst facility under the Act, conducting examination and analysis of food and drug samples to protect the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food, drugs, cosmetics and medical devices.
Legal Framework
Operating under the Food and Drugs Act
Food and Drugs Act (Chapter 303)
The Act provides for the protection of the public against health hazards and fraud in the sale and use of food, drugs, cosmetics and medical devices. Key provisions include:
- Prohibition of sale of poisonous, unwholesome or adulterated food
- Regulation of labelling and packaging of food products
- Powers of authorized officers to take samples for analysis
- Appointment of Public Analysts for laboratory examination
- Prohibition of food not of the nature, substance or quality demanded
Laboratory Services
Analysis and examination services
Chemical Analysis
Analysis of food composition, additives, contaminants, and chemical parameters
Microbiological Testing
Detection and enumeration of microorganisms in food and water samples
Water Testing
Analysis of drinking water quality parameters per ZABS ZS 190 and WHO guidelines
Contact Information
UTH Complex, Nationalist Road, Lusaka
+260 950436855
fdcl@moh.gov.zm
Ministry of Health, Republic of Zambia
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