Legal Document

The provision allows existing contracts related to the advertising of tobacco products and the organization, sponsorship, or promotion of activities by tobacco companies in Namibia to remain valid for up to six months after the enforcement of the Act. This applies to any agreements that were binding as of the Act's effective date. However, there are conditions outlined in subregulation (2) that may affect this continuation.

To combat illicit trade in tobacco products, the regulation stipulates that no person may sell or import tobacco products unless the packaging includes specific information. This information must state "Sales only allowed in Namibia" and "Manufactured in 'name of country'," displayed in Helvetica upper-case letters in black on a white background, covering at least 60% of either side panel of the package. The products must also comply with additional regulations. For tobacco products in transit through Namibia, the packaging must include details about the shipment route, destination, final selling point, point of departure, consignee, and a batch or serial number. Additionally, a consignment note or similar document containing this information must accompany the products.