Non-Tariff Barriers

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: 187. Special labelling requirements for formula dietary food
No person shall import, manufacture, process, pack, store, offer for sale or sell any formula dietary food unless, in compliance with regulation 3, the label specifically mentions the following -
(a) the words "FORMULA DIETARY FOOD";
(b) a statement of the quantity of the food to be consumed in one day;
(c) a statement of the energy yield, expressed in kilo-calorie or kilo-joule, of that quantity of the food;
(d) the proportion of protein, fat, and carbohydrate in the food; and
(e) an indication that the use of such formula dietary food requires medical advice, medical supervision or as recommended by a dietician.
Reference of the measure: Article 187
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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