ZMA HOLDS PREPARATORY MEETING FOR COMMENCEMENT STATUTORY VERIFICATION OF MEASURING INSTRUMENTS USED IN PETROLEUM SUB- SECTOR

 

The Zambia Metrology Agency (ZMA) today held a virtual preparatory meeting ahead of the kick-off of the bi-annual verification exercise of all measuring instruments used in the petroleum sub-sector. These instruments include bulk flow meters and fuel dispensers.

The verification exercise is conducted twice a year to ensure that all measuring instruments used in the petroleum industry are accurate and compliant. This helps prevent over-dispensing or under-dispensing of petroleum products, thereby protecting both consumers and businesses.

Upon successful verification, a ZMA verification sticker indicating the validity period is affixed to each instrument. This sticker serves as official confirmation that the instrument has been verified and meets the required accuracy standards within the stated validity period.

The preparatory meeting was chaired by the ZMA Director for Legal Metrology, Dr. Eng. Michael Nsefu, and was attended by representatives from Oil Marketing Companies, technical service companies, ZMA metrologists, and other key players in the petroleum industry.

Speaking during the meeting, Dr. Eng. Nsefu stated that the Agency was ready to commence the exercise and called on all stakeholders to fully cooperate to ensure its successful implementation.

ZMA remains committed to safeguarding consumers and businesses by ensuring accuracy and fairness in trade through effective legal metrology services.