Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A83: Certification requirement 

Date when the measure came into force

08 March 2012 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Notice No. 27 of 2012 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Fisheries and Marine Resources (Import of Fish and Fish Products) Regulations 2012 

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

(7) (a) The consignment of fish, or fish product, shall not be released where –
(iii) it is meant for processing and export to the European Union, but is not accompanied by a catch document;
(iv) it is not certified fit for human consumption by –
(A) the competent authority of the country of origin; or
(B) the exporting country; 

Reference of the measure

Sub-Article 7(a) 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Fish and fish priducts 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world