Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-tariff Measures

A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world

  The measure came into effect on 10 July 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances 

  Date when the measure came into force

  10 July 2015 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Kenya Standard specification for Varieties blend milled rice. KS 2086:2009 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Kenya 

  Description of the measure

  The standard Specifies the quality, performance, labeling, packaging, grading, classification requirements and also specifies microbiological and heavy metals limits for Varieties blend milled rice. 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 2086:2009 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Description

  Varieties blend milled rice 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	10 July 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world

  The measure came into effect on 30 October 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances 

  Date when the measure came into force

  30 October 2015 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Kenya Gazette notice no 186-CAP 496 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Kenya Standard specification for Rum 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Kenya 

  Coded list of objectives

  A: Protection of human life and health 

  Description of the measure

  The Standard specifies the General requirements, Specific quality requirements, Heavy metal limits, Packaging requirements and labeling requirements, test and sampling requirements, production and handling requirements for Rum imported or locally produced in Kenya. 

  Reference of the measure

  KSEAS 146:2014 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Description

  Rum 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	30 October 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world

  The measure came into effect on 10 July 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances 

  Date when the measure came into force

  10 July 2015 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  KS 28, Kenya Standard Specification for Cheese-Part 5 Cottage Cheese 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Kenya 

  Coded list of objectives

  A: Protection of human life and health 

  Description of the measure

  The standard Specifies the quality, performance, permitted ingredients, permitted food additives and the limits, labeling, packaging requirements and also specifies microbiological, heavy metals and pesticide residues test and sampling and production and handling for Cottage cheese for human consumption or further processing. 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 28 Part 5: 2015 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Description

  Cottage Cheese 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	10 July 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world

  The measure came into effect on 10 July 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances 

  Date when the measure came into force

  10 July 2015 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  KS 28, Kenya Standard Specification for Cheese-Part 4 Tilsiter/Tilter Cheese 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Kenya 

  Coded list of objectives

  A: Protection of human life and health 

  Description of the measure

  The standard Specifies the quality, performance, permitted ingredients, permitted food additives and the limits, labeling, packaging requirements and also specifies microbiological, heavy metals and pesticide residues test and sampling and production and handling for Cottage cheese for human consumption or further processing. 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 28: Part 4: 2015 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Description

  Tilster/Tilsiter Cheese 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	10 July 2015

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  Applied by Kenya on the entire world

  The measure came into effect on 10 July 2015

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances 

  Date when the measure came into force

  10 July 2015 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Kenya Standard specification for cheddar cheese: KS 28-2:2015 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Kenya 

  Coded list of objectives

  A: Protection of human life and health 

  Description of the measure

  The standard Specifies the quality, performance, permitted ingredients, permitted food additives and the limits, labeling, packaging requirements and also specifies microbiological, heavy metals and pesticide residues test and sampling and production and handling for cheddar cheese for human consumption. 

  Reference of the measure

  KS 28-2:2015 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Description

  Cheddar cheese 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world	10 July 2015

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  Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 07: Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers, 10: Cereals and 11: Products of the milling industry; malt; starches; inulin; wheat gluten

  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances 

  Date when the measure came into force

  01 January 2000 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Government Notice 173 of 1999 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Food Regulations 1999 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Mauritius 

  The rationale of the measure

  No specific objective stated 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  122. Prohibition
  (1) No person shall import, manufacture, process, pack, store, offer for sale or sell any cereal, .grain, pulse, legume, tuber, cereal product, grain product or tuber product, whether packaged or otherwise, which –
  (a) has been contaminated;
  (b) shows evidence of infestation by rodent or other pests;
  (c) contains any foreign matter;
  (d) has been exposed to high humidity; or
  (e) is mouldy. 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 122 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  07	Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers	Yes	Legumes and tubers
  10	Cereals	Yes	Cereals, grain
  11	Products of the milling industry; malt; starches; inulin; wheat gluten	Yes	Tuber, grain or cereal products

  Description

  Cereals, grain, pulse, legume, tuber, cereal product, grain product or tuber product, whether packaged or otherwise 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  Entire world 

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  Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 0305.41.00: -- Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou and Oncorhynchus rhodurus), Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), 0305.42.00: -- Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), 0305.43.00: -- Trout (Salmon trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster), 0305.44.00: -- Tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus carpio, Carassius carassius, Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus), eels (Anguilla sp and 0305.49.00: -- Other

  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances 

  Date when the measure came into force

  01 January 2000 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Government Notice 173 of 1999 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Food Regulations 1999 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Mauritius 

  The rationale of the measure

  No specific objective stated 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  375. Smoked fish
  (b) may contain -
  (i) formaldehyde incidentally absorbed during processing in a proportion not exceeding 5 milligram per kilogram;
  (ii) any permitted flavour enhancer listed in the Twenty-Sixth Schedule; or
  (iii) contaminant which shall not exceed the maximum permitted proportion provided in the Seventh Schedule. 

  Reference of the measure

  Sub-article 375(b) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  0305.41.00	-- Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou and Oncorhynchus rhodurus), Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho)	No
  0305.42.00	-- Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii)	No
  0305.43.00	-- Trout (Salmon trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster)	No
  0305.44.00	-- Tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus carpio, Carassius carassius, Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus), eels (Anguilla sp	No
  0305.49.00	-- Other	No

  Description

  Smoked fish 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  Entire world 

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  Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for

  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances 

  Date when the measure came into force

  01 January 2000 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Government Notice 173 of 1999 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Food Regulations 1999 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Mauritius 

  The rationale of the measure

  No specific objective stated 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  383. Fish or fish product unfit for human consumption
  (1) Fish or fish product shall be unfit for human consumption -
  (b) the fish is radioactive;
  (c) the fish contains a Total Volatile Base (TVB) of more than 150 milligrams calculated in milligrams of nitrogen per 100 grams of moisture-free fish; or
  (d) the body fats of the fish has a peroxide value of more than 20 

  Reference of the measure

  Sub-article 383(1) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  PG: 15	Fishery products	Yes	Fish and fish products

  Description

  Fish and fish products 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  Entire world 

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  Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for

  The measure came into effect on 06 July 2004

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances 

  Date when the measure came into force

  06 July 2004 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Dangerous Chemicals Control Act 2004 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Dangerous Chemicals Control Act 2004 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Mauritius 

  The rationale of the measure

  Protection of the health and safety of human and animal life 

  Coded list of objectives

  A: Protection of human life and health and B: Protection of life and health of animals 

  Description of the measure

  23. Safeguards for the public
  (1) Every person who imports, produces, manufactures or sells any commodity for human or animal consumption shall ensure that -
  (a) the commodity marketed or sold by him presents no danger to the health of consumers by reason of toxic residues contained in or on such commodity through the use of pesticides or other dangerous chemicals on crops or otherwise; and
  (b) the safe interval since the last application of a pesticide on a crop and the harvesting of such crop has been strictly observed. 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 23 

  Measure also domestic

  No 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  PG: 1	All products	Yes	Any commodity for human or animal consumption

  Description

  Any commodity for human or animal consumption 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  Entire world 

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  Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for

  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances 

  Date when the measure came into force

  01 January 2000 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Government Notice 173 of 1999 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Food Regulations 1999 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Mauritius 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  255(1) Whole milk -
  (c) shall not contain any -
  (iv) trace of antibiotics or veterinary drugs. 

  Reference of the measure

  Sub-article 255(1)(c)(iv) 

  Measure also domestic

  No 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  PG: 11	Dairy products	Yes	Whole milk

  Description

  Whole milk 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 2204: Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading 20.09. and 2206: Other fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead); mixtures of fermented beverages and mixtures of fermented beverages and non-alcoholic beverages, not elsewhere specified or included:

  The measure came into effect on 18 June 1994

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances 

  Date when the measure came into force

  18 June 1994 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Government Notice No. 102 of 1994 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Excise Regulations 1994 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Mauritius 

  The rationale of the measure

  No specific objective stated 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  34. No fruit wine, fortified fruit wine, island wine, fortified island wine, admixed wine, fortified admixed wine, made wine, fortified made wine, wine or fortified wine shall contain any lead, copper, arsenic or sulphur dioxide the upper limits of which exceed—
  (a) in the case of lead, one part per million;
  (b) in the case of copper, seven parts per million;
  (c) in the case of arsenic, two-tenths of a part per million; and
  (d) in the case of sulphur dioxide, 450 milligrams per litre at 20 degrees. 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 34 

  Measure also domestic

  No 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2204	Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading 20.09.	Yes	Wine
  2206	Other fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead); mixtures of fermented beverages and mixtures of fermented beverages and non-alcoholic beverages, not elsewhere specified or included:	Yes	Wine

  Description

  Fruit wine, fortified fruit wine, island wine, fortified island wine, admixed wine, fortified admixed wine, made wine, fortified made wine, wine or fortified wine 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  Entire world 

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  Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 2204: Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading 20.09. and 2206: Other fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead); mixtures of fermented beverages and mixtures of fermented beverages and non-alcoholic beverages, not elsewhere specified or included:

  The measure came into effect on 18 June 1994

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances 

  Date when the measure came into force

  18 June 1994 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Government Notice No. 102 of 1994 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Excise Regulations 1994 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Mauritius 

  The rationale of the measure

  No specific objective stated 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  41. No fruit wine, island wine, made wine, admixed wine or wine shall contain any—
  (a) antimony, cadmium, chromium, zinc, mercury or any of their compounds;
  (b) gamboge;
  (c) picric acid, victoria yellow, manchester yellow, aurantia or aurine. 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 41 

  Measure also domestic

  No 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2204	Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading 20.09.	Yes	Wine
  2206	Other fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead); mixtures of fermented beverages and mixtures of fermented beverages and non-alcoholic beverages, not elsewhere specified or included:	Yes	Wine

  Description

  Fruit wine, island wine, made wine, admixed wine or wine 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  Entire world 

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  Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 2209.00.10: --- Spirit vinegar and 2209.00.90: --- Other

  The measure came into effect on 18 June 1994

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances 

  Date when the measure came into force

  18 June 1994 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Government Notice No. 102 of 1994 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Excise Regulations 1994 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Mauritius 

  The rationale of the measure

  No specific objective stated 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  49. (1) No vinegar or spirit vinegar shall contain—
  (a) any colouring matter except caramel;
  (b) any lead, copper or arsenic the upper limits of which exceed—
  (i) in the case of lead, two parts per million;
  (ii) in the case of copper, twenty parts per million;
  (iii) in the case of arsenic, one part per million. 

  Reference of the measure

  Sub-Article 49(1) 

  Measure also domestic

  No 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2209.00.10	--- Spirit vinegar	No
  2209.00.90	--- Other	Yes	Vinegar

  Description

  Vinegar and spirit vinegar 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  Entire world 

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  Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 2203.00.19: ---- Other, 2203.00.99: ---- Other, 2206.00.30: --- Shandy, 2203.00.11: ---- In can and 2203.00.91: ---- In can

  The measure came into effect on 18 June 1994

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances 

  Date when the measure came into force

  18 June 1994 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Government Notice No. 102 of 1994 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Excise Regulations 1994 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Mauritius 

  The rationale of the measure

  No specific objective stated 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  59. No manufacturer shall bottle or sell bottled beer or shandy which—
  (c) contains any arsenic, copper, lead or sulphur dioxide the upper limits of which exceed—
  (i) in the case of arsenic, two-tenths of a part per million;
  (ii) in the case of copper, seven parts per million;
  (iii) in the case of lead, one part per million;
  (iv) in the case of sulphur dioxide, seventy parts per million; 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 59 (c) 

  Measure also domestic

  No 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2203.00.19	---- Other	Yes	Bottled
  2203.00.99	---- Other	Yes	Bottled
  2206.00.30	--- Shandy	Yes	Bottled
  2203.00.11	---- In can	No
  2203.00.91	---- In can	No

  Description

  Bottled beer and shandy 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  Entire world 

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  Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 2208.40.10: --- Agricultural rum, 2208.40.20: --- Island recipe rum and 2208.40.90: --- Other

  The measure came into effect on 18 June 1994

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances 

  Date when the measure came into force

  18 June 1994 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Government Notice No. 102 of 1994 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Excise Regulations 1994 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Mauritius 

  The rationale of the measure

  No specific objective stated 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  79(2) No matured rum or matured local rum shall contain any lead, copper, or arsenic the upper limits of which exceed—
  (a) in the case of lead, five-tenths of a part per million;
  (b) in the case of copper, two parts per million;
  (c) in the case of arsenic, two-tenths of a part per million. 

  Reference of the measure

  Sub-Article 79(2) 

  Measure also domestic

  No 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2208.40.10	--- Agricultural rum	Yes	Matured rum
  2208.40.20	--- Island recipe rum	Yes	Matured rum
  2208.40.90	--- Other	Yes	Matured rum

  Description

  Matured rum 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  Entire world 

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  Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for

  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances 

  Date when the measure came into force

  01 January 2000 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Government Notice 173 of 1999 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Food Regulations 1999 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Mauritius 

  The rationale of the measure

  No specific objective stated 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  179(2)(c) Canned food for an infant or a child in ready-to-eat form-may contain sodium and the total sodium content of the product shall not exceed 1 gram per kilogram calculated on the ready-to-eat basis. 

  Reference of the measure

  Sub-article 179(2)(c) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  PG: 12	Baby food	Yes	Canned food for an infant or a child in ready-to-eat form

  Description

  Canned food for an infant or a child in ready-to-eat form 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  Entire world 

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  Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 2208.40.10: --- Agricultural rum, 2208.40.20: --- Island recipe rum and 2208.40.90: --- Other

  The measure came into effect on 18 June 1994

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances 

  Date when the measure came into force

  18 June 1994 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Government Notice No. 102 of 1994 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Excise Regulations 1994 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Mauritius 

  The rationale of the measure

  No specific objective stated 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  102(2) No person shall sell or store rum, local rum or compounded spirits if they contain any lead, copper or arsenic the upper limits of which exceed—
  (a) in the case of lead, five-tenths of a part per million;
  (b) in the case of copper, two parts per million;
  (c) in the case of arsenic, two-tenths of a part per million. 

  Reference of the measure

  Sub-article 102(2) 

  Measure also domestic

  No 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2208.40.10	--- Agricultural rum	No
  2208.40.20	--- Island recipe rum	No
  2208.40.90	--- Other	Yes	Rum, local rum and compounded spirits

  Description

  Rum and compounded spirits 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  Entire world 

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  Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for

  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances 

  Date when the measure came into force

  01 January 2000 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Government Notice 173 of 1999 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Food Regulations 1999 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Mauritius 

  The rationale of the measure

  No specific objective stated 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  182(1) No person shall import, manufacture, process, pack, store, offer for sale or sell any
  cereal-based food for an infant or a child unless it complies with the standards specified in paragraph (2).
  182(2)(a) The total sodium content of cereal-based food for an infant or a child shall not exceed 1.5 gram per kilogram on a ready-to-eat basis. 

  Reference of the measure

  Sub-articles 182(1) and 182(2)(a) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  PG: 12	Baby food	Yes	Cereal-based food for an infant or a child

  Description

  Cereal-based food for an infant or a child 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  Entire world 

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  Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for

  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances 

  Date when the measure came into force

  01 January 2000 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Government Notice 173 of 1999 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Food Regulations 1999 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Mauritius 

  The rationale of the measure

  No specific objective stated 

  Coded list of objectives

  X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  333. Fresh fruit
  (c) shall not contain pesticide residues at a level more than that provided in the Tenth Schedule. 

  Reference of the measure

  Sub-article 333(c) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  PG: 10	Fresh fruits and vegetables	Yes	Fresh fruits

  Description

  Fresh fruits 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  Entire world 

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  Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for

  The measure came into effect on 08 March 2012

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances 

  Date when the measure came into force

  08 March 2012 

  Publication where the measure is specified

  Government Notice No. 27 of 2012 

  Regulation where the measure is specified

  Fisheries and Marine Resources (Import of Fish and Fish Products) Regulations 2012 

  Country/Region applying the measure

  Mauritius 

  The rationale of the measure

  Protection of human life and health 

  Coded list of objectives

  A: Protection of human life and health and X: For purposes n.e.s. 

  Description of the measure

  6(7)(c) The fish or fish product shall be considered unfit for human consumption if –
  (ii) the edible parts of the product contain contaminants or residues in excess of limits specified at the Fourth Schedule, the Codex or European Union; 

  Reference of the measure

  Sub-article 6(7)(c) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  PG: 16	Fish products and fresh or chilled fish	No

  Description

  Fish and fish products 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  Entire world