Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B42: TBT regulations on transport and storage 

Date when the measure came into force

24 November 2003 

Publication where the measure is specified

Radiation Protection Act 2003 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Radiation Protection Act 2003 

Country/Region applying the measure

Mauritius 

The rationale of the measure

Protection against the risks associated with exposure to ionizing radiation 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health and B: Protection of life and health of animals 

Description of the measure

19. Transport of material
No person shall transport any radioactive material, radioactive substance or radiation generator on –
(a) any vessel or boat within the territorial waters or the exclusive economic zone of Mauritius;
(b) any aircraft within the airspace of Mauritius; or
(c) any means of land transport,
without authorisation from the Authority. 

Reference of the measure

Article 19 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Radioactive material, radioactive substance and radiation generator 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world