Source: https://www.tobaccocontrollaws.org/legislation/country/namibia/aps-regulated-forms
Timestamp: 2019-09-21 07:58:17
Document Index: 634138193

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The law prohibits publishing, displaying or broadcasting “an advertisement relating to the use of tobacco products, including the use of tobacco trade marks, logos, brand names or company names used on tobacco products.” Therefore, read together with the definition of “advertisement” tobacco advertising and promotion on domestic TV and radio is banned.
Articles 1; 15(1)(a)
The law prohibits publishing, displaying or broadcasting “an advertisement relating to the use of tobacco products, including the use of tobacco trade marks, logos, brand names or company names used on tobacco products.” Therefore, read together with the definition of “advertisement,” tobacco advertising and promotion in domestic newspapers and magazines is banned.
The law prohibits publishing, displaying or broadcasting “an advertisement relating to the use of tobacco products, including the use of tobacco trade marks, logos, brand names or company names used on tobacco products.” Therefore, read together with the definition of “advertisement,” tobacco advertising and promotion in domestic print media, such as pamphlets, leaflets, flyers, posters and signs is banned.
The law prohibits publishing, displaying or broadcasting “an advertisement relating to the use of tobacco products, including the use of tobacco trade marks, logos, brand names or company names used on tobacco products.” Therefore, read together with the definition of “advertisement,” tobacco advertising and promotion through TV and radio is banned. The law, however, makes no mention of its application to international broadcast media. Therefore, the regulatory status of "Uncertain" has been assigned.
The law prohibits publishing, displaying or broadcasting “an advertisement relating to the use of tobacco products, including the use of tobacco trade marks, logos, brand names or company names used on tobacco products.” Therefore, read together with the definition of “advertisement,” tobacco advertising and promotion in domestic newspapers and magazines is banned. The law, however, makes no mention of its application to international print media. Therefore, the regulatory status of "Uncertain" has been assigned.
The law prohibits publishing, displaying or broadcasting “an advertisement relating to the use of tobacco products, including the use of tobacco trade marks, logos, brand names or company names used on tobacco products.” Therefore, read together with the definition of “advertisement,” tobacco advertising and promotion through internet communications is banned.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines with respect to tobacco advertising and promotion through internet communications.
The law does not specifically address internet tobacco product sales. The law prohibits publishing, displaying or broadcasting “an advertisement relating to the use of tobacco products, including the use of tobacco trade marks, logos, brand names or company names used on tobacco products.” Therefore, read together with the definition of “advertisement,” tobacco advertising and promotion through internet communications is banned. However, it is unclear whether the ban on tobacco advertising and promotion prohibits tobacco sales via the internet as inherently involving advertising and promotion.
Additionally, the law prohibits the sale of tobacco products to any person under the age of 18 years, and requires any seller of tobacco products to post a sign stating that the sale of tobacco products to persons under 18 is prohibited. It is difficult to verify age via the internet and, therefore, it is unclear whether internet sales are allowed.
To align with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines, the law should make it clear that internet sales of tobacco products are prohibited as inherently involving tobacco advertising and promotion, as provided in FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines paras. 18-19.
Articles 1; 15(1)(a); 18(1)(a)
The law prohibits publishing, displaying or broadcasting “an advertisement relating to the use of tobacco products, including the use of tobacco trade marks, logos, brand names or company names used on tobacco products.” Therefore, read together with the definition of “advertisement,” tobacco advertising and promotion via outdoor advertising is banned.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines with respect to tobacco advertising and promotion via outdoor advertising such as billboards and posters.
The law prohibits publishing, displaying or broadcasting “an advertisement relating to the use of tobacco products, including the use of tobacco trade marks, logos, brand names or company names used on tobacco products” and includes “the use of tobacco trademarks, logos, brand names and company names used on tobacco products.” Therefore, read together with the definition of “advertisement,” tobacco advertising and promotion at point of sale is banned.
The law prohibits publishing, displaying or broadcasting “an advertisement relating to the use of tobacco products, including the use of tobacco trade marks, logos, brand names or company names used on tobacco products” and includes “the use of tobacco trade marks, logos, brand names and company names used on tobacco products.” Therefore, read together with the definition of “advertisement,” the display of tobacco products at the point of sale is banned.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines with respect to point of sale tobacco product display.
The law prohibits the sale of tobacco products through vending machines after the Minister of Health publishes a notification on the prohibition. As of the date of this review, no such notification has been published in the Gazette. Until that time, however, vending machine sales are restricted to places in which persons under the age of 18 years old cannot access the machines.
To align with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines, the Minister of Health should issue regulations that prohibit vending machine sales of tobacco products as an inherent form of tobacco advertising and promotion, as provided in FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines para. 14. The law meets FCTC Art. 16 in that vending machines may not be placed where minors have access to them.
Articles 20(1); 20(2)
The law prohibits publishing, displaying or broadcasting “an advertisement relating to the use of tobacco products, including the use of tobacco trade marks, logos, brand names or company names used on tobacco products.” Therefore, read together with the definition of “advertisement,” tobacco advertising and promotion via conventional mail is banned.
The law prohibits publishing, displaying or broadcasting “an advertisement relating to the use of tobacco products, including the use of tobacco trade marks, logos, brand names or company names used on tobacco products.” Therefore, read together with the definition of “advertisement,” tobacco advertising and promotion via telephone and cellular phones is banned.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines with respect to tobacco advertising and promotion through telephones and cellular phones.
The law prohibits publishing, displaying or broadcasting “an advertisement relating to the use of tobacco products, including the use of tobacco trade marks, logos, brand names or company names used on tobacco products.” Therefore, read together with the definition of “advertisement,” which includes any “visual image . . . and any other message . . . aimed at the public and designed to promote or publicise a tobacco product or to promote smoking,” the law bans all forms of brand marking.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines with regard to brand marking.
The law prohibits a manufacturer, distributor, importer or retailer of tobacco products from distributing or supplying tobacco products for free to any person for subsequent distribution. This indicates that free distribution to an individual consumer may be allowed so long as that person does not subsequently distribute the free product.
To align with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines, the law should prohibit the free distribution of tobacco products regardless of whether a person subsequently distributes the product.
The law specifically prohibits the offer of a tobacco product as a “gift, cash rebate, or right to participant in any contest, lottery or game” in consideration of the purchase of a tobacco product. The law aligns with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines in this regard.
The law prohibits tobacco manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers from making financial contributions to or promoting any activity in Namibia that is carried out for entertainment, sport or recreation, educational or cultural purposes that uses a tobacco product name, brand element or a tobacco manufacturer’s company name. Also, the law prohibits publishing, displaying or broadcasting “an advertisement relating to the use of tobacco products, including the use of tobacco trade marks, logos, brand names or company names used on tobacco products” where the definition of “advertisement” includes any “visual image . . . and any other message . . . aimed at the public and designed to promote or publicise a tobacco product or to promote smoking.” Taken together, these provisions prohibit competitions associated with tobacco products or brand names.
Articles 1; 15(1)(a); 15(2)
The law prohibits publishing, displaying or broadcasting “an advertisement relating to the use of tobacco products, including the use of tobacco trade marks, logos, brand names or company names used on tobacco products.” Therefore, read together with the definition of “advertisement,” which includes any “visual image . . . and any other message . . . aimed at the public and designed to promote or publicise a tobacco product or to promote smoking,” it is unclear whether direct one-on-one marketing practices would be covered under the prohibition of promotions aimed “at the public.”
To align with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines and to clarify the scope of the ban, the law should define "tobacco advertising and promotion" in accordance with the FCTC definition.
The law prohibits publishing, displaying or broadcasting “an advertisement relating to the use of tobacco products, including the use of tobacco trade marks, logos, brand names or company names used on tobacco products.” Therefore, read together with the definition of “advertisement,” which includes any “visual image . . . and any other message . . . aimed at the public and designed to promote or publicise a tobacco product or to promote smoking,” the law prohibits brand stretching.
The law prohibits publishing, displaying or broadcasting “an advertisement relating to the use of tobacco products, including the use of tobacco trade marks, logos, brand names or company names used on tobacco products.” Therefore, read together with the definition of “advertisement,” which includes any “visual image . . . and any other message . . . aimed at the public and designed to promote or publicise a tobacco product or to promote smoking,” the law prohibits reverse brand stretching.
The law prohibits the selling or displaying of “replica toy or candy tobacco products” at any point of sale.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines with respect to the sale of any toys that resembles a tobacco product.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines with respect to the sale of any candy that resembles a tobacco product.
There are no provisions specifically addressing retailer incentive programs or other payments to retailers to encourage the sale of tobacco products. However, these activities are interpreted to be banned under the comprehensive advertising, promotion and sponsorship ban provided for in the law because the regulations provide for a phase out period (6 months from effective date of the law) of existing contracts or agreements relating to advertising, promotion and sponsorship of tobacco products.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines with respect to the ban on retailer incentive programs.
The law prohibits publishing, displaying or broadcasting “an advertisement relating to the use of tobacco products, including the use of tobacco trade marks, logos, brand names or company names used on tobacco products.” Therefore, read together with the definition of “advertisement,” which includes any “visual image . . . and any other message . . . aimed at the public and designed to promote or publicise a tobacco product or to promote smoking,” the law prohibits paid placement of tobacco products in TV, film or other media.
The law does not specifically address unpaid depiction of tobacco products or tobacco use, but prohibits publishing, displaying or broadcasting "an advertisement relating to the use of tobacco products, including the use of tobacco trade marks, logos, brand names or company names used on tobacco products." It is uncertain whether unpaid depiction would fall under the definition of “advertisement” and thus be prohibited under the law. Therefore, the regulatory status “Uncertain” is given.
The law prohibits the tobacco industry from making any financial contribution to any organized activity that takes place in Namibia, or to any person participating in the organized activity. “Organized activity” is defined as any activity or event organized for the purpose of entertainment, sport, recreation, education, or culture where a tobacco product, brand element, or tobacco manufacturer’s company name is used in the name of or portrayal of the activity or event. Additionally, the regulations phase out existing sponsorships in place. The restrictions only apply to certain organized activities, and do not cover donations to individuals, organizations, or governments.
The law does not align with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines with respect to contributions. To align, the law should prohibit all contributions to activities, individuals, organizations, or governments that have the aim, effect, or likely effect of promoting a tobacco product or tobacco use directly or indirectly.
Articles 1; 15(2)
The law prohibits the tobacco industry from making financial contributions to or promoting any organized activity carried out for entertainment, sport, recreation, educational, or cultural purposes that uses a tobacco product name, brand element, or a tobacco manufacturer’s company name. Additionally, the regulations provide for a phase out period of existing contracts or agreements. The law does not prohibit publicity of all sponsorship activities, such as corporate social responsibility campaigns.
The regulations ban misleading tobacco packaging and labeling. Also, the law prohibits publishing, displaying or broadcasting “an advertisement relating to the use of tobacco products, including the use of tobacco trade marks, logos, brand names or company names used on tobacco products.” Read together with the definition of “advertisement,” which includes any “visual image . . . and any other message . . . aimed at the public and designed to promote or publicise a tobacco product or to promote smoking,” the law prohibits virtually all promotion of tobacco products.
Therefore, the law aligns with FCTC Art. 13 and the FCTC Art. 13 Guidelines in this regard.