Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B3: Labelling, Marking and Packaging requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

01 June 2012 

Publication where the measure is specified

The Fair Trading Act 1979 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Basmati Rice (Control of Sale) Regulations 2012 

Country/Region applying the measure

Mauritius 

The rationale of the measure

consumer protection and fair trading 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

Labelling, marking and packaging requirements for Basmati Rice 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Basmati rice (Oryza sativa L) of the following types: husked rice, brown (cargo rice), brown parboiled rice, milled white rice (raw) and milled parboiled rice suitable for human consumption, directly or after processing. 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.