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

185. Special labelling requirements for low energy food
No person shall import, manufacture, pack, store, offer for sale or sell any low energy food for an infant or a child unless, in compliance with regulation 3, the label specifically mentions the following -
(a) the words "LOW ENERGY FOOD";
(b) the total weight and separate percentages of carbohydrates, protein, and fat in the package;
(c) the total energy value of the food in the package, or in each 100 grams of the food or where the food is in liquid form, in each 100 ml;
(d) details of the claim on which special suitability is based;
(e) an indication that the use of such low energy foods requires medical advice or supervision or as recommended by a dietician; and
(f) the expiry date, to which special attention shall be drawn. 

Reference of the measure

Article 185 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Low energy food 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world