Trade Measures and Regulations
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| Existing contracts, undertakings or agreements | General |
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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. |
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| Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Ordinance 18 of 1979 | Other |
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The ordinance prohibits the sale, manufacture, or importation of certain foodstuffs, cosmetics, and disinfectants that do not meet specified safety and quality standards. Offenses include selling items containing prohibited substances, failing to comply with prescribed composition and purity standards, or offering contaminated products. The sale of any foodstuff that has been altered to deceive consumers regarding its quality or nutritional value is also prohibited. Exceptions exist for substances necessary for safe manufacturing that do not mislead consumers. False advertising and misleading descriptions related to these products are offenses under the ordinance, but generic geographical names can be used if they accurately represent the product. Special defenses allow individuals to prove they believed their products were not intended for human consumption or that they acquired them under warranty. Liability is placed on the importer, manufacturer, or packer for non-compliance unless they can demonstrate otherwise. Imported products may be detained for analysis, and if found non-compliant, they may be confiscated or returned. The ordinance can also be applied to imported articles intended for other jurisdictions, with the Executive Committee able to adjust regulations as necessary. |
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| Public and Environmental Health Act 1 of 2015 | General |
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| forest import permit | General |
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Forest Regulation: Forest Act No. 12 of 2001 |
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| Regulations | General |
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The Minister may make regulations in relation to the transportation, processing, sale and exportation of forest produce and the issuing of permits, licences or other documents required for those activities; |
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| Asthma-metered dose inhalers | General |
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| Import from Non-Party States | General |
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| Handling of refrigeration and air conditions | General |
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| Sale, donation, export and removal of protected plants | General |
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No person other than the lawful holder of a permit granted by the Minister shall sell, donate or export or remove from Namibia, any protected plant: Provided that the owner of a nursery licensed under section 75 may without such permit sell or donate and export and remove from Namibia any protected plant cultivated on the premises of such nursery. |
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| Donation of game and game meat | General |
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| Catching, capturing and killing of game and wild animals | General |
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| Regulations | General |
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The Minister may make regulations in relation to the keeping of registers relating to the obtaining, processing, sale or export of the skins of game or wild animals; the registers to be kept by any person who imports or sells or offers for sale or is, for the purpose of selling it, in possession of coyote getters and cartridges therefor; and the regulation of the import, cultivation and control of any plant, whether it is an indigenous plant or not. |
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| General powers of Minister | General |
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| Import and export of game and wild animals and their skins | General |
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| Transport of game and game meat | General |
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| Hunting for the sake of trophies and possession and export of trophies | General |
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Export of trophies are subject to a valid trophy hunting permit.
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| Export processing zone enterprises | General |
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An export processing zone enterprise certificate will not be issued to any business that does not create jobs, generate export earnings, or intend to engage in manufacturing, exporting, or importing within the zone. |
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| Application of Laws in Export Processing Zones, and Export and Import | Duty/Tax Payable |
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Any duties or taxes paid on goods exported to the zone from Namibia are not refundable, and goods removed from the zone to Namibia are considered imported and subject to relevant taxes. |
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| Restrictions on entering into, residence in, conducting of business in or the bringing of certain articles or substances into, export processing zones | Restriction |
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No one is allowed to conduct retail business or move goods from an export processing zone without written permission from the Minister, in consultation with the Minister of Finance. |
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| Inspection Required to the Exportation of Controlled Agronomy and Horticultural Products | Inspection Requirement |
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Exporters must notify the Compliance Services Sub-division in writing, at least 10 working days before shipment, providing details such as the exporter's name, transport mode, shipment date, and product information. All products intended for export must be inspected, and if labeled as organic, must have certification proof. The required documents, including consignment notes and certificates, must be presented at the time of inspection; failure to comply may result in export delays or rejection. |