Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
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: 212. Authorisation from Permanent Secretary
Notwithstanding any provisions of the Excise Act, no person shall import, manufacture, produce, process or pack vinegar, spirit vinegar or non-brewed condiment without a written authorization from the Permanent Secretary.
Reference of the measure: Article 212
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
2209.00.10	--- Spirit vinegar	No
2209.00.90	--- Other	Yes	Vinegar and non-brewed condiment

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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