Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A31: Labelling requirements 

Date when the measure came into force

01 January 2000 

Publication where the measure is specified

Government Notice 173 of 1999 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Food Regulations 1999 

Country/Region applying the measure

Mauritius 

The rationale of the measure

No specific objective stated 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

3. (1) Labelling requirements of pre-packed food
Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), no person shall import, manufacture, process, pack, store, offer for sale or sell any pre-packed food unless there is on the package a label conspicuously showing the following particulars in English or French [Particulars given from (a) to (r).]
(2) The particulars referred to in paragraph (1) may be shown in any official language of any country provided that, in such a case, an additional label bearing a translation of the particulars in either English or French is affixed on the package under the supervision of an authorized officer.
(3) No additional label referred to in paragraph (2) shall be valid unless the
Permanent Secretary is satisfied that the translation has been done by such person as he considers as having the necessary competence to do so. 

Reference of the measure

Article 3 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Any pre-packed food 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world