Non-Tariff Barriers

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: No specific objective stated
Coded list of objectives: X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure: 14. Histamine
(1) The importer shall ensure that fish species associated with high amount of histidine comply with the histamine limits specified by the Codex Alimentarius or European Union.
(2) The histamine content shall be less than 100 ppm for one sample and the combined value of 2 samples shall not exceed 200 ppm.
Reference of the measure: Fourth Schedule; para. 14
Measure also domestic: No

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
PG: 17	Poisonous fish	Yes	High histidine fish

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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