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
302(1)(b) Soft cheese shall not contain any colouring substance. 
Reference of the measure
Sub-article 302(1)(b) 
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 Soft cheese    
0406.30.00 - Processed cheese, not grated or powdered Yes Soft cheese    
0406.40.00 - Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti Yes Soft cheese    
0406.90.00 - Other cheese Yes Soft cheese    
Description
Soft cheese 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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