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
301(1) Sage cheese -
(b) shall, subject to paragraph (2), not have on it any colouring substance.
(2) Sage cheese may have on it carotene or annato as a colouring substance. 
Reference of the measure
Sub-articles 301(1) & 301(2) 
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 Yes Sage cheese    
0406.20.00 - Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds Yes Sage cheese    
0406.30.00 - Processed cheese, not grated or powdered Yes Sage cheese    
0406.40.00 - Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti Yes Sage cheese    
0406.90.00 - Other cheese Yes Sage cheese    
Description
Sage cheese 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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