Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A33: Packaging requirements
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: 9. Wrapping and packaging requirements
(1) The packaging material used shall be clean, sound, durable sufficient for its intended use and of food grade material.
(2) The receptacles in which fresh fish is kept under ice shall be water-resistant.
(3) The packaging material for pre-fried products shall be impermeable for fat and oil.
(4) Frozen fish shall be adequately wrapped on board fishing vessels before landing.
(5) The wrapping material shall not be a source of contamination and shall not be exposed to risk of contamination.
(6) Packages shall be appropriately lot coded for product tracing.
Reference of the measure: Fourth Schedule; para. 9
Measure also domestic: No

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
PG: 16	Fish products and fresh or chilled fish	Yes	Fish

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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