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

300(2) Cheese spread
(b) shall not contain-
iii) more than 3% permitted emulsifier as provided in the Fortieth Schedule.
(c) may contain -
(i) permitted preservative as provided in the Twelfth Schedule;
(ii) permitted colouring substance of vegetable origin as provided in
the Eighteenth Schedule;
(iii) any permitted flavouring substance listed in the Twenty-Third Schedule; and
(iv) permitted food conditioner as provided in the Fortieth, Forty-Second, Forty-Fifth and Forty-Sixth Schedules. 

Reference of the measure

Sub-articles 300(2)(b) & (c) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Sage cheese 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world