Legal Document

The Minister, after consulting with the board, can announce rules in the Gazette to ban or limit the import or export of certain controlled products. These rules may include conditions, such as requiring a permit from the board, with an option to appeal to the Minister.

The board has the authority, with the Minister's approval, to require certain people or groups involved with controlled products to keep records and provide information. It can also prohibit the sale or export of controlled products unless the producer or speculator is registered and meets the board's conditions. Additionally, no one can export controlled products from Namibia without a permit issued by the board if such exports are prohibited.

Abattoirs and processing facilities must be registered to legally sell or export meat in Namibia. The Meat Board can suspend a facility's registration if criminal proceedings related to violations of international agreements on livestock and meat standards are initiated against the operator.

Before operating an export abattoir, the applicant must first get approval from the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) after pre-approval by the Meat Board of Namibia (MBN). Export of meat products requires registration with the DVS, and abattoir owners must notify the Meat Board early to ensure adequate training for carcass classification.