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

298(2) Cream cheese shall -
(iii) contain 0.5% stabiliser as permitted food conditioner as provided in the Forty-Fifth Schedule;
(3) Cream cheese may contain permitted preservative as provided in the Twelfth
Schedule. 

Reference of the measure

Sub-articles 298(2iii) and 298(3) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Cream cheese 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world