| Description: (2) If a mutual recognition agreement exists, the application procedure for importing a
hand sanitiser into Namibia from a country to which the mutual recognition agreement applies, is
illustrated in Annexure 4.
(3) The importer of a hand sanitiser must obtain the certificate of registration and test
results as issued by the conformity assessment body in the country of origin which certify compliance
of the hand sanitiser and must furnish that certificate and test results to the regulator.
(4) For each consignment of hand sanitisers, an importer must apply to the regulator for
approval to import such hand sanitisers into Namibia and the application must -
(a) be made on a form obtainable from the regulator; and
(b) be accompanied by the prescribed fee for issuance of attestation of conformity .
(5) On receipt of an application under subregulation (4), the regulator may issue the
attestation of conformity per consignment to import hand sanitisers into Namibia and the attestation
conformity is valid for 21 days.
(6) Proof of conformity with a standard contemplated in subregulation (1) is proof that
a hand sanitiser conforms to the corresponding standard and other requirements in Namibia.
(7) The regulator may conduct a physical verification of the quantities of the hand
sanitisers to be imported and collect samples of the hand sanitiser for testing and analysis to confirm
compliance with NAMS/SANS 490 and WHO recommendations.
(8) If a person imports or distributes a hand sanitiser that is not in compliance with
this regulation, the person commits an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine not exceeding
N$5 000 or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months or to both such fine and such
imprisonment.
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