Commodity

No person may export minerals from Namibia without written permission from the Commissioner, unless they hold a relevant licence or are exempted by law. Failure to comply with this requirement can result in a fine of up to R20,000 or imprisonment for up to two years.

No one can possess, dispose of, enrich, reprocess, import, or export certain source materials in Namibia without written permission from the Minister and must meet specific conditions. To obtain this permission, a person must apply in a form specified by the Minister, providing all necessary documents and information.

The Director-General can grant type approval for consumer products if they are unlikely to pose a significant risk of exposure to ionizing radiation. Approved products fall into categories where possession, import, or use does not require further authorization if they don't significantly increase radiation exposure.

Anyone importing a radiation source without radioactive material must notify customs, which will authorize the import and notify the Director-General. This authorization is valid for one month and does not cover further use or possession. Importers must ensure products have clear labels indicating the presence of radioactive material and provide usage instructions.

Additionally, containers of radioactive materials from recognized foreign suppliers are deemed compliant if they meet their home country's regulations. Importers of sealed sources with high activity levels must have a contractual agreement for the return of the source after its useful life and submit this agreement to the relevant authority. They must return the source within 15 years or manage its disposal at their own cost.