Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A33: Packaging 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: 15. Use of harmful packages prohibited
No person shall import, manufacture, advertise for sale, sell or use or cause to be used in the preparation, packaging, storage, delivery or exposure of food for sale, any package, contact material or container which yield or could yield any toxic, injurious or tainting substance to its contents.
Reference of the measure: Article 15
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
PG: 21	Food contact materials	No

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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