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

352. Imitation fruit juice cordial
(2) Imitation fruit juice cordial -
(b) may contain -
(i) lactic acid;
(ii) citric acid;
(iii) tartaric acid;
(iv) acetic acid;
(v) vinegar; and
(vi) permitted preservative or permitted colouring substance as provided in the Twelfth and Nineteenth Schedules; and
(vii) permitted artificial sweetening substance and sodium alginate which, together, shall not exceed a proportion 0.3% of the cordial. 

Reference of the measure

Sub-article 352(2)(b) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Imitation fruit juice cordial 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world