Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
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: 96. Permitted flavour enhancer
A permitted flavour enhancer shall be a substance listed in the Twenty-Sixth Schedule.
97. Prohibition
No person shall import, manufacture, process, pack, store, offer for sale or sell –
(a) any flavour enhancer other than a permitted flavour enhancer; or
(b) any food which contains a flavour enhancer other than a permitted flavor enhancer.
Reference of the measure: Articles 96 & 97
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
PG: 7	Food products	Yes	containing a flavour enhancer
2106.10	- Protein concentrates and textured protein substances	Yes	Flavour emhancers

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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