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.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world