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
(c) shall not contain any fat other than milk fat;

(d) may contain -
(i) ripening ferments; and
(ii) harmless acid producing bacterial cultures and mould cultures;
(iii) permitted preservative as provided in the Twelfth and Thirteenth Schedules;
(iv) permitted colouring substance of vegetable origin as provided in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Schedules and
(v) any permitted flavouring substance listed in the Twenty-Third Schedule; 
Reference of the measure
Sub-articles 296(c)&(d) 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
0406.10.00 - Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd No    
0406.20.00 - Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds No    
0406.30.00 - Processed cheese, not grated or powdered No    
0406.40.00 - Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti No    
0406.90.00 - Other cheese No    
Description
Cheese 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world    
Description
Entire world