Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements
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: 119. Acid phosphate
(1) Acid phosphate or phosphate aerator is any acid phosphate with or without starch or other wholesome farinaceous substance, and which can be used to replace cream of tartar in the preparation of a chemical leaven for baking purposes.
(2) The neutralising value of acid phosphate or phosphate aerator calculated as parts of sodium bicarbonate per 100 parts of powder shall not be less than 44.
Reference of the measure: Article 119
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
2102.30.00	- Prepared baking powders	No

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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