Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products 
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
8. Authorisation to process pre-packed food
No person shall engage in the processing of any pre-packed food without the written
authorisation of the Permanent Secretary. 
Reference of the measure
Article 8 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
PG: 19 Prepackaged food No    
Description
Pre-packed food 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world    
Description
Entire world