Non-Tariff Barriers

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

23 December 1987 

Publication where the measure is specified

Regulation on Food Additives 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Regulation on Food Additives 

Country/Region applying the measure

Mozambique 

Coded list of objectives

A: Protection of human life and health 

Description of the measure

Article 5: In foods produced by mixing different ingredients, for which the addition of food additives is permitted, the maximum amount thereof should not exceed, in the final product, the ammount authorized for each component, taking into account their proportion in mixture.
Article 6: The semi-finished products may contain food additives in doses higher than permitted, provided that the final product will respect the maximum levels set by this Regulation.
Article 7: It is allowed to use mixtures of food additives belonging to the same class, with the condition that the sum of the quantities of each component, expressed in the allowed maximum dose percentages, does not exceed one hundred (100) and does not contain dangerous interactions harmful to humans.
Article 8 (1): For flavoring foods, it is allowed the use of natural and artificial substances referred to in the Codex Alimentarius lists of flavoring, excluding those listed in group C and dealing with substances which are not safe for food use.
Article 8 (2): Natural flavors must be obtained by chemical processes, from edible parts of plants or parts of animals, according to good manufacturing practices
Article 8 (3): Natural or artificial flavorings can be added with adensants, antioxidants, preservatives, tencioactives, thinners, fasteners and supports.
Article 9: All additives and processing aids must meet the physico-chemical characteristics defined by the specifications of the Codex Alimentarius 

Reference of the measure

Articles 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Food 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.