New regulations on the import of fresh and frozen pork products

Niël Terblanché The Directorate of Veterinary Service, operating under the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, has recently announced significant changes to the import conditions for fresh and frozen pork products in Namibia. According to Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Albertina Shilongo, the changes are specifically related to the control of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) amongst pigs and aim to safeguard the nation’s livestock and public health. Effective immediately, importers of fresh or frozen pork products are advised that such imports must originate from countries declared as PRRS-free. Additionally, the pork must come from zones within these countries…