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
176(b) No person shall - import, pack, store, offer for sale or sell any infant formula which bears a label claiming that the infant formula is superior to breast milk. 
Reference of the measure
Sub-article 176(b) 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
PG: 12 Baby food Yes Infant formula    
Description
Infant formula 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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