Standards
Core Attributes
Agency
Namibian Standards Institution
Name
CEMENT REGULATIONS: STANDARDS ACT, 2005
Description
Requirements for cement
(1) A person may not trade in cement in Namibia or import cement into Namibia,
unless that cement complies with the requirements of the NAMS/EN 197-1.
(2) A person who trades in or imports cement that does not comply with the requirements
in subregulation (1) 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 both such fine and such imprisonment.
(3) A manufacturer or an importer must apply to the regulator, on a form obtainable
from the regulator and pay the prescribed fee, for the certification of each cement type and strength
class of such cement intended for use in Namibia.
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(4) An application made under subregulation (3) must follow the procedure illustrated
in Annexure B of NAMS/EN 197-2.
(5) If the regulator is satisfied that the cement conforms to the requirements of NAMS/
EN 197-1, the regulator must issue a -
(a) certificate of conformity for cement manufactured in Namibia, in terms of Clause 8
of NAMS/EN 197-2, if the requirements of regulation 5(5) are met; or
(b) licence for cement manufactured outside Namibia, if the requirements of regulation
6(5) are met.
(6) The certificate of conformity or licence, issued under subregulation (5), remains
effective for three years as long as the cement continues to conform to the requirements mentioned
in that subregulation in any subsequent conformity test.
(7) The regulator may cancel the certificate of conformity or licence if the cement no
longer conforms to the requirements of NAMS/EN 197-1.
(8) The manufacturer or importer must ensure that the cement packaging -
(a) is marked in accordance with the requirements of the latest edition of the SADCMEL
Document 1 and Document 4; and
(b) meets all the requirements in Annexure 1.
(9) The manufacturer or importer must take corrective action as stipulated in Clause
4.3.2 of the NAMS/EN 197-2 and immediately report to the regulator any failure to conform to the
requirements of these regulations.
(10) A report under subregulation (9) must -
(a) be in written form; and
(b) contain the details of the failure of conformity of whatever nature.
(11) The regulator must be kept informed of any corrective actions and findings the
manufacturer or importer takes or finds to address the failure to conform.
(12) A manufacturer or an importer who fails to comply with the requirements of
subregulation (8) commits an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine not exceeding N$5 000 or
to imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months, or to both such fine and such imprisonment.
Status
Active
Type
National Standard
Additional Attributes
Comments
4.2.1 Attestation of conformity
1. The requirement for one to apply for attestation of conformity should be that the import of cement should come from a country where NSI and another standards body have a mutual recognition agreement/ arrangement in place to recognize each other conformity assessment.
2. The process can take upto 10 working days however, the process can also be shorter.
3. yes, there are fees involved, application fees and assessment fees. Cost are application fee N$ 521.49 (excluding VAT)and assessment fees N$2 922.7 (excluding VAT)
4. The attestation of conformit is valid for 21 days. The application should be done well in advance hence the 21 days are considered sufficient to transport the approve products to arrive in the country.
5. the document required are bill of landing, product material safety date sheet/ certificate of conformity/ Permit/Mark of Conformiy/Product label/ certificate of analysis
6. yes, there is a regulation No.45 effective 12 May 2020.
7. Please refer to the attached documents
8. The requirements are as indicated in the regulation attached.
The requirements are also covered in the attached regulations. The licence requirements is for product to be imported from countries where no MRA exist.
4.2.2 a) importation of cement products where no MRA exist
1. the product certification form is herewith attached
2. refer to the section 5 of the application form
3. the application fee is fees used to cover the administration activities and assessment of the application form
4. the license is valid for 3 years
5.Application can be completed at own comfort and submitted to the NSI with all supporting document
6. yes, Contact details:
Ms. Etuukata Nashima
Acting General Manager: Certification and Manager: Certification
Email: nashimae@nsi.com.na
Tel: +264 813802512
b)
1. The requirement for import license is the same as the those covered under the import of cement products where no MRA exist
2. Application is the same as that for import of cement products where no MRA exist
3. yes, there are fees associated to this process which include, application fees, onsite inspection, testing fees and travelling fees.
4. the process can take up to 4 months, however the process is interactive is the timeline is fully dependent on those involved in it.
The requirements for exporting cement
We always advise that product requirements are established for the export market and it’s those products markets that requirements that must be adhered too.
Validity From
Validity To
Reference
Technical Code
Date Created
Date Updated
Commodity
6810 Articles of cement, of concrete or of artificial stone, whether or not reinforced