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: 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

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

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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