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: 15. Total volatile nitrogen
(1) The total volatile basic nitrogen TVB-N shall not exceed 25 mg of N per 100g of fish flesh.
(2) Unprocessed fish shall not be placed on the market if chemical tests reveal that the limits of TVB-N specified above or by Codex Alimentarius or the European Union have been exceeded.
Reference of the measure: Fourth Schedule; para. 15
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	Fresh and unprocessed fish

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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