Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
Date when the measure came into force: 06 July 2004
Publication where the measure is specified: Dangerous Chemicals Control Act 2004
Regulation where the measure is specified: Dangerous Chemicals Control Act 2004
Country/Region applying the measure: Mauritius
The rationale of the measure: Protection of the health and safety of human and animal life
Coded list of objectives: A: Protection of human life and health and B: Protection of life and health of animals
Description of the measure: 23. Safeguards for the public
(1) Every person who imports, produces, manufactures or sells any commodity for human or animal consumption shall ensure that -
(a) the commodity marketed or sold by him presents no danger to the health of consumers by reason of toxic residues contained in or on such commodity through the use of pesticides or other dangerous chemicals on crops or otherwise; and
(b) the safe interval since the last application of a pesticide on a crop and the harvesting of such crop has been strictly observed.
Reference of the measure: Article 23
Measure also domestic: No

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
PG: 1	All products	Yes	Any commodity for human or animal consumption

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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