Government Set to Defer Health Labelling on Alcohol

Planned health warning labels on alcohol bottles to be deferred until 2029

The health warnings were due to be placed on bottles from May 2026.

Government set to defer health labelling on alcohol

The Government is set to defer plans to require health labelling on alcoholic drinks until 2029.

Introduction of health labelling on alcoholic drinks to be delayed until 2029

Warning labelling was due to come into effect from 2026, but will instead be delayed by three years

Health labelling on alcoholic drinks set to be deferred until 2029

Decision on long-planned move, which was due to come into force in 2026, will be made next week

Namibia: Calls for Major Tax Reforms On Tobacco and Alcohol to Boost Public Health

Significant tax reforms on tobacco and alcohol products are firmly in the spotlight this week, as a national effort aims to curb rising substance abuse and safeguard public health.

Namibia eyes tobacco, alcohol tax reforms to combat public health...

Last Updated on July 14, 2025 by Team THIP Windhoek, July 14 (IANS) Namibia is considering major tax reforms for tobacco and alcohol products to curb rising substance abuse and safeguard public health, Minister of Health and Social Services (MOHSS) Esperance Luvindao said Monday. She highlighted this when opening a four-day workshop on tobacco and […] The post Namibia eyes tobacco, alcohol tax reforms to combat public health crisis appeared firs…