Measure

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.

Measures to prevent illicit trade in tobacco products
12. (1) A person may not sell or import for sale any tobacco products unless the
package -
(a) bears the statements -
(i) “Sales only allowed in Namibia”; and
(ii) “Manufactured in ‘name of country’”, indicating the country of origin of the
product,
in Helvetica typeface in upper-case letters;
(b) bears the statements in paragraph (a)(i) and (ii) above -
(i) in black letters on a white background; and
(ii) appearing on either of the side panels of the package and occupying at least
60% of the display area; and
(c) complies with regulations 2, 3 and 4.
(2) Tobacco products in transit through Namibia must
(a) have on the package concerned printed information relating to -
(i) the shipment route and date;
(ii) the shipment destination;
(iii) the final destination for sale referred to in section 17(1) of the Act;
(iv) the point of departure and consignee; and
(v) a batch or serial number; and
(b) be accompanied by a consignment note or other similar document containing the
information referred to in paragraphs (a).