Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A31: Labelling 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
163 (4) No person shall import, manufacture, store, offer for sale or sell any package containing a food to which an artificial sweetener has been added unless, in compliance with regulation 3, the label on the package specifically mentions the following - " THIS FOOD CONTAINS (here mention the name of the substance)
AS ARTIFICIAL SWEETENER. 
Reference of the measure
Sub-article 163 (4) 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
PG: 7 Food products Yes With artificial sweetener    
Description
Food to which an artificial sweetener has been added 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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