Non-Tariff Measure

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
112. Iodised salt
Iodised salt shall be edible salt 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;
(c) not more than 1% of moisture;
(d) added potassium iodate or potassium iodide or both complying with the standards of purity specified in the British Pharmacopeia; and
(e) not less than 15 p.p.m and not more than 25 p.p.m of iodine. 
Reference of the measure
Article 112 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
2501.00.11 ---- Refined Yes Iodised salt    
2501.00.12 ---- Vacuum salt Yes Iodised salt    
2501.00.19 ---- Other Yes Iodised salt    
2501.00.90 --- Other Yes Iodised salt    
Description
Iodised salt 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world    
Description
Entire world