Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

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 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

263. Sterilised milk
(1) Sterilised milk is milk which has been filtered or clarified, homogenised, and
thereafter heated to and maintained at a temperature of not less than 100°C for a
length of time sufficient to render the milk sterile until its expiry date.
(2) The heat treatment mentioned in paragraph (1) shall be carried out in a bottle and
after treatment, the bottle shall be sealed so as to be airtight.
(3) A sample of sterilised milk taken after treatment and before delivery to the
consumer shall satisfy a turbidity test. 

Reference of the measure

Article 263 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Sterilised milk 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.