Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product 
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
Protection of human life and health 
Coded list of objectives
A: Protection of human life and health 
Description of the measure
18(1) No fish or fish product shall be acceptable if they are known to contain parasites, undesirable micro-organisms, pesticides, veterinary drugs or toxic, decomposed or objectionable matter likely to be harmful to human health. Such products shall be disposed of in a proper manner. 
Reference of the measure
Fourth Schedule; para. 18(1) 
Measure also domestic
No 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
PG: 15 Fishery products Yes Fish and fish products    
Description
Fish and fish product 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world    
Description
Entire world