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

359. Acid content of soft drink
(1) Subject to paragraph (2), no soft drink shall contain any acid other than -
(a) ascorbic acid;
(b) citric acid;
(c) lactic acid;
(d) malic acid;
(e) nicotinic acid;
(f) tartaric acid; and
(g) benzoic acid.
(2) A soft drink other than a squash or a comminuted citrus drink may contain acetic acid or phosphoric acid. 

Reference of the measure

Article 359 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Soft drinks 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world