Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances 
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
Protection of human life and health 
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health 
Description of the measure
6(7)(c) The fish or fish product shall be considered unfit for human consumption if –
(ii) the edible parts of the product contain contaminants or residues in excess of limits specified at the Fourth Schedule, the Codex or European Union; 
Reference of the measure
Sub-article 6(7)(c) 
Measure also domestic
No 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
PG: 16 Fish products and fresh or chilled fish No    
Description
Fish and fish products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world    
Description
Entire world