Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A89: Conformity assessment related to SPS conditions n.e.s.
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: 26. Customs not to release food.
(1) The Comptroller of Customs shall not release any imported food which is in his custody unless the relevant written authority is granted by the Permanent Secretary.
(2) For the purpose of issuing an authority under paragraph (1), the Permanent
Secretary may require the importer to furnish such certificate in terms of paragraph (3) as may be necessary to access the fitness and safety of the imported food.
(3) A certificate referred to in paragraph (2) shall be an original certificate issued by an official authority of the country exporting the food.
Reference of the measure: Article 26
Measure also domestic: No

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
PG: 7	Food products	Yes	Imported food

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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