Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A64: Storage and transport conditions
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: 8. Transportation of fish
(1) The transport vehicles shall be designed and constructed such that –
(a) the walls, floors and ceilings, where appropriate are made of corrosion resistant material with smooth, non-absorbent surfaces;
(b) the floor is adequately drained;
(c) provides protection against contamination, exposure
to extreme temperatures and drying effects of sun or wind.
(d) it permits free flow of chilled or frozen air around the load of fish.
(2) The transport vehicles shall maintain the temperature of –
(b) chilled fish as close as possible to 0oC;
(b) frozen fish at -18oC or colder, in all parts of the product, possibly with a short upward fluctuation of not more than 3oC.
Reference of the measure: Fourth Schedule; Para. 8(1) & (2)
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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