Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

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

244. Special labelling requirement for processed dried peas
No person shall import, manufacture, process, pack, store, offer for sale or sell a package containing processed dried peas unless, in compliance with regulation 3 -
(a) the words "PROCESSED DRIED PEAS" are conspicuously mentioned on the label;
(b) the label does not bear any statement or pictorial design indicating or suggesting that the peas are fresh garden peas; and
(c) the label does not bear any pictorial reproduction of peas in the pod. 

Reference of the measure

Article 244 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Processed dried peas 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world