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

299. Processed cheese
(b) shall contain -(iii) not more than 3% of emulsifying agent sodium phosphate or sodium
citrate;
(c) may contain -
(i) permitted preservative as provided in the Twelfth and Thirteenth Schedules;
(ii) permitted colouring substance as provided in the Nineteenth Schedule;
(iii) any permitted flavouring substance listed in the Twenty-Third Schedule;
(iv) any permitted flavour enhancer listed in the Twenty-Sixth Schedule; or
(v) permitted food conditioner as provided in Fortieth, Forty-Second, Forty-Fifth and Forty-Sixth Schedules. 

Reference of the measure

sub-articles 299(b)&(c) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Processed cheese 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world