Trade Measures and Regulations

Manufacturers or importers must apply to the regulator for registration of their manufacturing facility to ensure compliance with NAMS/EN 197-1 and NAMS/EN 197-2 standards. The application must include details of the cement type, manufacturing facility, a recent cement test report, and packaging information. The regulator will assess the application. Importing or trading cement from an unregistered facility is an offense, punishable by a fine of up to N$5,000, imprisonment for up to six months, or both.

To sell, keep for sale, offer to sell, barter, import, export, or otherwise supply seeds in Namibia, a person must be registered as a seed dealer. Registration requires an application to the Registrar, along with the prescribed fee, and is granted based on the applicant meeting requirements related to infrastructure, equipment, technical ability, and knowledge.

Once registered, dealers must provide the Registrar with information about seed stocks, lots, expiry dates, and related details. The Registrar has the authority to suspend or cancel a dealer's registration if it was obtained through misrepresentation or if the dealer violates the Act's provisions.

Failure to comply with these regulations, including operating without registration or not providing required information, is an offence punishable by a fine up to N$10,000, imprisonment for up to 12 months, or both.

Anyone who imports a prescribed animal into Namibia must maintain a detailed register of the animal at its location. This register must be updated within seven days of the animal's arrival, kept accurate and legible, available for inspection, and preserved for at least 10 years.