Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products 

Date when the measure came into force

01 January 2016 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Gazette of Mauritius No. 81 of 6 August 2015 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Environment Protection (Banning of Plastic Bags) Regulations 2015 

Country/Region applying the measure

Mauritius 

The rationale of the measure

None specified 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

5A. (1) No person shall import a biodegradable plastic bag or a compostable plastic bag unless
he holds a clearance from the Director. 

Reference of the measure

Article 5A.(1) 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Biodegradable plastic bags and a compostable plastic bags 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world