Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product
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: 166. Microbiological standard for egg
An egg shall be suitable for human consumption when a sample of not less than 50 grams of the egg, upon being tested from suitable enrichment media, has been found to be free from salmonella organisms and complies with the microbiological standard for specified food as per Eighth Schedule.
Reference of the measure: Article 166
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
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Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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