Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials 

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

294. Butter
(d) may contain as neutralising salts -
(i) a maximum of 2000 milligram per kilogram of sodium orthophosphate;
(ii) sodium carbonate;
(iii) sodium bicarbonate;
(iv) sodium hydroxide; or
(v) calcium hydroxide;
(e) may contain sodium chloride; and
(f) shall not contain -
(i) any fat or oil foreign to milk; and
(ii) any preservative. 

Reference of the measure

Sub-articles 294 (d), (e) & (f) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Butter 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world