• There was one bale and it had used underclothing and the value was K5, 000.
• The reason for confiscation is that they are not allowed to be sold or distributed as used clothing.
• The law was put in place in 2006 and from that time to date nothing has changed.

Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has seized one bale of used textile products containing undergarments from a Lusaka trader valued at K5, 000.
Agency Head of Communication Brian Hatyoka told Money FM News that as a regulator of compulsory standards, the Agency will continue ensuring that products subject to compulsory standards do not pose a threat to the health and safety of consumers.
Mr. Hatyoka said the law was put in place in 2006 and from that time to date nothing has changed, hence traders cannot sale or import used textiles containing underwear.
“There was one bale and it had those used underclothing and the value was K5, 000. The reason for confiscation is that they are not allowed to be sold or distributed as used clothing.”
The Zambian Standard (ZS) 559: Inspection and Acceptance Criteria for Used Textile (Salaula) prohibits the importation and sale of used textile products containing undergarments and night wear like pyjamas, night gowns, ladies and gents’ briefs, brassieres camisoles, vests,” Mr. Hatyoka said.
He encouraged consumers to consider buying safer alternatives that are available on the market.
The Zambian Standard (ZS) 559 was declared compulsory by Statutory Instrument No. 120 of 2006 to protect the safety of consumers because used textile products that are worn in very close contact with the skin may cause ailments such as skin rash.