Infringing on NSI standards could result in fines orimprisonment

Martin Endjala The head of Namibia Metrology, Simasiku Matali, warned businesses that contravene the Namibian Standards Institution Act no 5 of 2023 regulating measurement tools could face a possible fine of N$300 000 or two years’ imprisonment.Matali said this while clarifying how the Metrology Act once enacted will be dealing with some of the loopholes in different sectors.While explaining that although the Act has been amended, the already existing Acts have been effective to some extent.Matali warned against businesses selling products which are not in the local vernaculars on the shelves to immediately rectify it or risk being served with…