Non-Tariff Barriers

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: 376. Canned fish
(b) shall contain -
(ii) any permitted flavour enhancer as provided in the Twenty-Sixth Schedule;
(iii) phosphate in such a proportion that the total phosphorus content calculated as phosphorus pentoxide, as food conditioner; does not exceed 0.3% of the canned food;
(iv) calcium disodium ethylenediamine tetra acetate in a proportion not exceeding 300 milligram per kilogram.
Reference of the measure: Sub-articles 376(b) (ii)-(iv)
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
1604	Prepared or preserved fish; caviar and caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs.	Yes	Canned fish

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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