ZMA Prepares to Begin Statutory Verification of Petroleum Measuring Instruments
The Zambia Metrology Agency (ZMA) has held a virtual preparatory meeting ahead of the commencement of its bi-annual statutory verification of measuring instruments used in the petroleum sub-sector.
The exercise, which covers bulk flow meters and fuel dispensers, is conducted twice a year to ensure that all measuring instruments in the petroleum industry are accurate and compliant with legal metrology requirements.
The verification process is aimed at preventing over-dispensing or under-dispensing of petroleum products, thereby protecting both consumers and businesses.
Instruments that successfully pass the verification are affixed with an official ZMA verification sticker indicating the validity period. The sticker serves as confirmation that the instrument meets the required accuracy standards for the specified period.
The preparatory meeting was chaired by ZMA Director for Legal Metrology, Dr Eng Michael Nsefu, and brought together representatives from oil marketing companies, technical service providers, ZMA metrologists and other key stakeholders in the petroleum industry.
Speaking during the meeting, Dr Nsefu said the Agency was fully prepared to begin the verification exercise and urged all stakeholders to cooperate to ensure its smooth and effective implementation.
ZMA reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding consumers and promoting fairness in trade by ensuring accuracy in measurements through effective legal metrology services.
