Pharmaceutical Exporter to Zambia from India
Indian Generic Medicines (IGM) is a WHO-GMP-aligned, DGFT-registered pharmaceutical exporter to Zambia from India — supplying ZAMRA-registered generics, oncology, antibiotics, antivirals and vaccines to licensed importers, hospitals and NGOs, with full export documentation.
Can Indian companies export medicines to Zambia?
Yes — Indian companies can export medicines to Zambia once the product is registered with the Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA) and imported through a licensed local importer. Products should be WHO-GMP made, with a CPP, COA, GMP certificate and Certificate of Origin. Zambia is landlocked, so shipments usually route through Dar es Salaam or Durban with onward road transport, or by air to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (Lusaka).
| Requirement | Zambia |
|---|---|
| Medicines regulator | ZAMRA (Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority) |
| Product registration | Required before marketing |
| Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product (CPP) | Yes |
| WHO-GMP manufacturing | Required |
| Cold chain | Required for temperature-sensitive medicines |
| Main entry point | Dar es Salaam/Durban + road; KKIA (air) |
| Local importer licence | Yes — ZAMRA-licensed importer |
Medicine export regulations for Zambia (ZAMRA)
Zambia’s medicines are regulated by the Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA). Imported medicines must be registered with ZAMRA and brought in through a licensed local importer, with WHO-GMP as the benchmark. As a landlocked market, Zambia depends on regional ports and reliable suppliers.
Documents required
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product (CPP) | Confirms the product’s regulatory status in India (WHO format). |
| Certificate of Analysis (COA) | Confirms quality and composition of each batch. |
| GMP Certificate | Confirms the site meets Good Manufacturing Practice standards. |
| Certificate of Origin | Confirms manufacture in India. |
| Commercial invoice & packing list | Required for customs clearance. |
How to export medicine from India to Zambia — step by step
Medicine categories exported from India to Zambia
Logistics & cold chain to Zambia
Shipments move via Dar es Salaam or Durban with onward road transport, or air freight to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (Lusaka) — sea-plus-road roughly 3–5 weeks; air freight about 5–7 days. Temperature-sensitive products (vaccines, biologics and certain injectables) are shipped under validated cold-chain packaging with real-time temperature monitoring to preserve potency from India to Zambia, in line with WHO-GDP good distribution practice.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Indian exporters can supply Zambia once the product is registered with ZAMRA and imported through a licensed local importer, with WHO-GMP manufacturing and full documentation.
Generally yes — medicines must be registered with ZAMRA before marketing. The Zambian importer arranges registration using the exporter’s documentation.
CPP, COA, GMP certificate, Certificate of Origin, commercial invoice and packing list.
The Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA).
India offers affordable WHO-GMP medicines across a broad range, meeting Zambia’s public and private demand.
Generics across major categories, antiretrovirals and anti-malarials, oncology drugs, antibiotics, and cold-chain vaccines.
Via Dar es Salaam or Durban with onward road transport (about 3–5 weeks), or by air to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (about 5–7 days). Cold-chain products ship temperature-monitored.
Ask for the Pharmexcil RCMC, IEC, drug licence and WHO-GMP certificates. IGM provides these on request.
Why choose Indian Generic Medicines for Zambia
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