Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: B6: Product identity requirement
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: 186. Definition of formula dietary food
Formula dietary food -
(a) shall be food that is sold for consumption by an invalid or a person requiring a special diet but does not include bread or flour; and
(b) shall be food sold, under medical advice, medical supervision or as recommended by a dietician, for consumption by a person suffering from a specific physical or physiological condition.
Reference of the measure: Article 186
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
PG: 7	Food products	Yes	Formula dietary food

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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