Non-Tariff Barriers

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

160. Icing sugar
Icing sugar or powdered sugar -
(d) shall contain sulphur dioxide as a permitted preservative at a maximum level of 20 milligram per kilogram; and
(e) shall contain permitted anti-caking agent as provided in Forty-Fourth Schedule. 

Reference of the measure

Sub-articles 160(d)&(d) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Icing sugar or powdered sugar 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world