Non-Tariff Barriers

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

108. Raw Salt
Raw salt shall be salt which contains -
(a) not less than 97% of sodium chloride on a moisture free basis;
(b) not more than 0.2% of matter insoluble in water; and
(c) no more than 5% moisture. 

Reference of the measure

Article 108 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Raw salt 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world