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: 17. Use of package for non-food products prohibited
No person shall use or cause to be used in the preparation, packaging, storage, delivery or exposure for sale of any food, any package or contact material or container that had been used or intended to be used for any non-food product.
Reference of the measure: Article 17
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
PG: 7	Food products	No

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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