Commodity

2105 Ice cream and other edible ice, whether or not containing cocoa

Measures Applicable to the Commodity

1. Import Permits and Transit Permits

Type	Class	Valid From	Valid To
Permit Requirement	Goods	28/12/2018

2. Designated entry and exit points

Type	Class	Valid From	Valid To
General	Goods	28/12/2018

3. Exportation of animals, animal products or restricted materials

Type	Class	Valid From	Valid To
Permit Requirement	Goods	28/12/2018

4. Tarriff Rate Quotas under SADC-EU EPA

Type	Class	Valid From	Valid To
Permit Requirement	Goods	30/10/2016

5. Tarriff Rate Quota under SACUM- UK EPA

Type	Class	Valid From	Valid To
Permit Requirement	Goods

6. Prohibition of sale, manufacture or importation of certain articles

Type	Class	Valid From	Valid To
Prohibited Goods	Goods	27/08/1979
Under the law, it is an offense to: 1. Sell, Manufacture, or Import: - Foodstuffs, cosmetics, or disinfectants with prohibited substances, or those containing higher levels of substances than permitted. - Products that do not meet prescribed standards or are prohibited by regulations. - Contaminated, impure, decayed, or harmful products. 2. Treat or Alter Products: - Using prohibited substances or methods that make the product harmful to health. Exceptions: - The provisions do not apply if a foodstuff contains a non-harmful substance necessary for its proper condition, or if the substance is within regulated limits and not intended to deceive. - "Manufactures" includes altering products in ways that make them prohibited by this law.

Type

Class

Valid From

Valid To

Prohibited Goods

Goods

27/08/1979

Under the law, it is an offense to:

1. Sell, Manufacture, or Import:
- Foodstuffs, cosmetics, or disinfectants with prohibited substances, or those containing higher levels of substances than permitted.
- Products that do not meet prescribed standards or are prohibited by regulations.
- Contaminated, impure, decayed, or harmful products.

2. Treat or Alter Products:
- Using prohibited substances or methods that make the product harmful to health.

Exceptions:
- The provisions do not apply if a foodstuff contains a non-harmful substance necessary for its proper condition, or if the substance is within regulated limits and not intended to deceive.

- "Manufactures" includes altering products in ways that make them prohibited by this law.

7. False description of articles

Type	Class	Valid From	Valid To
Restriction	Goods	30/12/1988
It is an offense to sell or import for sale foodstuffs, cosmetics, or disinfectants described in a misleading or prohibited manner. However, using a geographical name to describe a foodstuff is allowed if it is a generally accepted term for that type or variety of product, and the product matches that description.

8. Special defences

Type	Class	Valid From	Valid To
General	Goods	30/12/1988
A person can avoid conviction for offenses related to foodstuffs, cosmetics, or disinfectants if they: 1. Prove Lack of Knowledge: - They believed or had reason to believe the product was not intended for human consumption or use. 2. Provide a Warranty: - They acquired or imported the product with a written warranty and had no reason to suspect it was prohibited. - They sold the product in the same condition it was acquired, without knowing or suspecting any issues. 3. Show Due Diligence: - They did not manufacture, import, pack, or treat the product and had no knowledge of any prohibited substances or contamination, having taken reasonable precautions to prevent such issues.

Type

Class

Valid From

Valid To

General

Goods

30/12/1988

A person can avoid conviction for offenses related to foodstuffs, cosmetics, or disinfectants if they:

1. Prove Lack of Knowledge:
- They believed or had reason to believe the product was not intended for human consumption or use.

2. Provide a Warranty:
- They acquired or imported the product with a written warranty and had no reason to suspect it was prohibited.
- They sold the product in the same condition it was acquired, without knowing or suspecting any issues.

3. Show Due Diligence:
- They did not manufacture, import, pack, or treat the product and had no knowledge of any prohibited substances or contamination, having taken reasonable precautions to prevent such issues.

9. Notice to be Given and Health Certificate Obtained Before Import

Type	Class	Valid From	Valid To
Permit Requirement	Goods	20/04/2011
Anyone planning to import animals, animal products, or restricted materials into or through Namibia must notify the Chief Veterinary Officer in advance and obtain a health certificate from the exporting country's authorities.

10. Animal, Animal product or Restricted Material Imported Contrary to Act or Presenting Risk

Type	Class	Valid From	Valid To
Permit Requirement	Goods	20/04/2011
A person need a written permission from the Minister to import or export aquatic organisms. The Minister can set conditions for approval, inspect, and take action on the organisms, including quarantine or destruction if necessary.

11. Quarantine Stations

Type	Class	Valid From	Valid To
Inspection Requirement	Goods	20/04/2011
The Chief Veterinary Officer, with the Minister's approval, can set up quarantine stations on state land in Namibia. These stations will handle the detention, inspection, and treatment of animals and animal products to prevent the spread of diseases.

Republic of Namibia

Ministry of International Relations & Trade

Namibia Trade Information Portal