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: 18. Recycling of packages prohibited
No person shall use or cause to be used in the preparation, packaging, storage, delivery or exposure for sale of -
(a) sugar, flout or rice, any sack or bag or packet that has been previously used for any other purposes;
(b) edible fat or edible oil, any bottle or other container that has been previously used for any other purpose; or
(c) food or beverage, any container or plastic or glass bottle that has been used for any other, purpose.
Reference of the measure: Article 18
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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