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

183. Special labelling requirements for cereal-based food
(1) No person shall import, manufacture, pack, store, offer for sale or sell any cereal-
based food for an infant or a child unless, in compliance with regulation 3, the label specifically mentions the following -
(a) the words "NOT TO BE GIVEN TO AN INFANT UNDER 4 MONTHS OF AGE";
(b) the words "CEREAL-BASED FOOD FOR AN INFANT OR A CHILD";
(c) the common name of the cereal, and its proportion;
(d) the form of the cereal-based food including "cereal for an infant or a child", "rusk for an infant or a child", "biscuit" or "milk biscuit for an infant or a child";
(e) the name of the food additive used;
(f) the ingredients used and their respective proportions;
(g) the amount of energy expressed in kilo-calories and kilo-joules;
(h) the amount of protein, fat, carbohydrate, vitamin and mineral content per 100 grams of the food;
(i) directions for preparation and use of the food;
(j) instructions on storage before and after the package has been opened; and
(k) the expiry date, to which special attention shall be drawn. 

Reference of the measure

Sub-article 183(1) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Cereal-based food for an infant or a child 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world