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

351. Fruit juice cordial
(2) (b) may contain -
(i) glucose
(ii) citric acid;
(iii) lactic acid;
(iv) tartaric acid;
(v) sodium alginate in a proportion not exceeding 0.3%; and
(vi) permitted colouring substance as provided in the Nineteenth Schedule.
(c) may contain permitted flavouring substance provided the flavouring substance is derived from one or more of the fruits used to make the fruit juice cordial. 

Reference of the measure

Sub-articles 351(2) (b) & (c) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Fruit juice cordial 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world