Non-Tariff Barriers

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: 163. Artificial sweetener
(1) Artificial sweetening substance shall be any substance added to food for the purpose of sweetening.
(2) No person shall import, manufacture, store, offer for sale or sell any artificial sweetening substance or any food containing an artificial sweetening substance unless the substance is a permitted artificial sweetening substance, as provided in Fiftieth Schedule.
Reference of the measure: Sub-articles 163 (1) & (2)
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
PG: 7	Food products	Yes	With artificial sweetener

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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