Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA)

Consumer International 

 

Member no.: 1999
Joining date: 14 Mar 2000
Operational language: English
Member type: Affiliate

Location: Zambia
Telephone: +260 2 22 41 93/22 42 89
Fax: +260 2 22 41 93
Main contact: Muyunda Ililonga
Position: The Director

Description

Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) was established in the year 2000. It is a leading consumer advocacy voice in Zambia. ZACA's main activities are complaints handling and campaigning. Its campaign areas are Fair Trade (Checking for product weights) and Health (Tobacco control and Chemical Safety). ZACA works in collaboration with regulatory bodies in Zambia to address consumer complaints. The Association had three major campaigns in 2007-2008: Zambia’s ratification of global tobacco treaty (FCTC); a campaign on underweight products on the market and a lead poisoning awareness campaign.