Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A82: Testing 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. (1) An authorized officer may collect samples of fish or fish product, from any consignment imported into Mauritius, for the purpose of identification and laboratory analysis.
(2) The samples shall be collected at the ports of entry or any other place where the fish is kept or stored.
(3) Sampling shall be carried out by an authorized officer in accordance with a sampling protocol as specified by the Codex Alimentarius or European Union.
(4) Samples shall be tested by a laboratory designated by the Permanent Secretary.
(5) The test methods used for analysis shall be validated by the laboratory against the standard methods.
(6) Where the result is positive for a particular test, the consignment shall be subject to re-sampling and testing.
Reference of the measure: Article 7
Measure also domestic: No

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

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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