products for own use from Namibia
4 April 2007
The dispensation for the importation of meat for own use (including venison
and meat from domestic species, excluding meat from wild and domestic pigs) has
been amended, because it has been abused in the past. Animal products imported
for own use may not be sold or disposed of in any other way.
From 15 May 2007, a veterinary import permit will be required for the
importation of more than 25 kilograms of meat or 10 kilograms of biltong and
dried sausage. More than 250 kilograms of meat or 100 kilograms of biltong and
dried sausage is not regarded as importation for own use and the importer will
have to comply with the requirements for commercial importation.
A South African veterinary import permit is required for all products
derived from wild or domesticated pigs. Permits for these products will be
considered on an individual basis and might not be granted.
Veterinary import permits must be obtained from the permit office of the
Directorate Animal Health:
Tel: (012) 319 7514/7632/7503/7414
Fax: (012) 329 8292/319 7491
Enquiries:
Priscilla Tsotso Sehoole
Tel: (012) 319 7317
Cell: 083 452 5743
Fax: (012) 319 7858
E-mail: smais@nda.agric.za
Issued by: Department of Agriculture
4 April 2006
