Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B7: Product quality, safety or performance 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 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

250. Peanut butter -
(b) shall contain not less than -
(i) 85% of peanut; and
(ii) 20% of protein;
(c) shall contain not more than -
(i) 55% edible fat or edible oil;
(ii) 3% water;
(iii) 2% salt;
(iv) 5% hydrogenated vegetable oil; 

Reference of the measure

Sub-articles 250(b)&(c) 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Peanut butter 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.