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: 242. Canned vegetable
(1) Canned vegetable -
(a) shall be the vegetable product prepared from mature, fresh and sound vegetable, sealed in airtight containers and processed by heat; and
(b) may contain other food, provided the other food does not exceed 50 % of the mixture.
Reference of the measure: Article 242
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
PG: 10	Fresh fruits and vegetables	Yes	Canned vegetables

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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