Non-Tariff Barriers

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

177. Special labelling requirements for infant formula
(1) No person shall import, manufacture, pack, store, offer for sale or sell any infant formula unless, in compliance with regulations 3, the label specifically mentions the following -
(a) the method of preparing the food, including a statement of the quantity of food directed to be used in the preparation to be given to the infant;
(b) a statement suggesting the quantity of the prepared food to be given at one time, and the frequency at which such quantity is to be given daily to the infant and such a statement shall be provided for each month of age up to six months;
(c) any special storage instructions before and after the package has been opened;
(d) the nature of the carbohydrate, if any, present in the infant formula;
(e) the amount of energy expressed in kilo-calorie or kilo-joule;
(f) the amount of protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamin, and mineral contents per 100 grams of the food; and
(g) the expiry date, to which special attention shall be drawn. 

Reference of the measure

Sub-Article 177(1) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Infant formula 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world