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: 177(3) (a) No person shall import, manufacture, process, pack, store, offer for sale or sell an infant formula which contains food additive other than those specified in column 1 of the Fifty-Third Schedule.
(b) Where an infant formula contains a food additive specified in the First column of the Fifty-Third Schedule, the additive shall be at the maximum level specified in the Second column of the Schedule.
Reference of the measure: Sub-article 177(3)
Measure also domestic: Yes

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

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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