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: 99. Definition of antioxidant
An antioxidant shall be a substance which, when added to food, is capable of delaying or preventing the development of rancidity.
100. Permitted antioxidant
A permitted antioxidant shall be a substance listed in the Twenty-Seventh Schedule.
101. Prohibition
No person shall import, manufacture, process, pack, store, offer for sale or sell –
(a) any antioxidant other than a permitted antioxidant; or
(b) any food which contains an antioxidant other than a permitted antioxidant.
Reference of the measure: Articles 99 & 100
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
PG: 7	Food products	Yes	Containing anti-oxidants

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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