Non-Tariff Measure

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
21. Requirements for fish originating from aquaculture
(6) The fish shall not contain residues above the Maximum Residue Limits set out by Codex Alimentarius or the European Union.
(7) The fish shall not contain prohibited substances or their metabolites. 
Reference of the measure
Fourth Schedule; para. 21(6) & (7) 
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 from aquaculture    
Description
Fish originating from aquaculture 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

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