Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products 
Date when the measure came into force
10 September 2015 
Publication where the measure is specified
The Consumer Protection( Control of Imports) ( Amendment No 4 ) Regulations 2015 
Regulation where the measure is specified
The Consumer Protection ( Control of Imports) ( Amendment No 4) Regulations 2015 
Country/Region applying the measure
Mauritius 
The rationale of the measure
Protection of Environment in line with the Government strategy for a green and cleaner Mauritius 
Coded list of objectives
E: Protection of the environment 
Description of the measure
Restriction on importation of plastic bags: Import permit required prior to importation 
Measure also domestic
No 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
3923.21.10 --- Carrier bags with handles,and with or without gussets,(including vest type carrier bags) No    
3923.21.20 --- Carrier bags without handles,and with or without gussets No    
3923.29.10 --- Carrier bags with handles,and with or without gussets,(including vest type carrier bags) No    
3923.29.20 --- Carrier bags without handles,and with or without gussets No    
3923.21.90 --- Other No    
3923.29.90 --- Other No    
Description
Plastic bags with varying specifications 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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