Non-Tariff Measure

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
205. Shortening
(a) may contain -
(i) permitted preservative as provided in the Twelfth Schedule ; or
(ii) permitted colouring substance as provided in the Sixteenth Schedule . 
Reference of the measure
Sub-article 205(b) 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
1516.20.00 - Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions Yes Shortening    
Description
Shortening 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world    
Description
Entire world