Restriction on the Importation of Cloth Face Masks

The Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry has announced a restriction on the importation of cloth face masks.

In a news release dated 18th May 2020, the Ministry said in accordance with Section 3 of the Control of Goods, Prices and Other Charges Act, the Minister has ordered that: 

i) No cloth face masks shall be imported, and if cloth face masks must be imported, only Small, Medium and Micro Citizen Enterprise may do so using an Import Permit.

Further, a person who contravenes these Regulations commits an offence and is liable to a fine of P5000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding six (6) months, or to both.

These regulations are effective immediately.

For further clarification kindly contact the MITI Public Relations Office 3601330/318 during working hours or email to MITIPRU@gov.bw or the press release can be accessed here.