Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A42: Hygienic practices during production related to sanitary and phytosanitary conditions
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: 18(12) Fresh fish shall be headed, gutted, gilled hygienically and washed thoroughly with clean water or potable water before freezing. Gutting shall be done immediately after capture.
18(13) Operation such as filleting and cutting shall be done hygienically to avoid contamination and spoilage of the product. Fish fillets shall not be exposed on working table beyond the time necessary for their preparation.
Reference of the measure: Fourth Schedule; para. 18(12) & (13)
Measure also domestic: No

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
		Yes	Fresh fish

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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