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

111. Table salt
(1) Table Salt shall be edible salt free from visible impurities and containing one or more additives, drying or anti-caking agent of food grade quality to impart free running properties to the material and which contains -
(a) not less than 98% sodium chloride on a moisture free basis;
(b) not more than 0.2% of matter insoluble in water, exclusive of additives; and
(c) not more than 1% of moisture. 

Reference of the measure

Sub-Article 111(1) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Table salt 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world