Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A84: Inspection requirement 

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

27. Examination of whole consignment
(1) Where the authorised officer is of the opinion that a whole consignment needs to be examined, the Comptroller of Customs shall release the whole consignment whenever requested to do so by the authorised officer.
(2) Where the whole consignment is released under paragraph (1), it shall be sealed before its release by the authorised officer.
(3) The importer shall at his expenses cause the whole consignment to be transported to a place determined by the authorised officer.
(4) The importer shall allow the authorised officer to have access to the whole consignment within reasonable working hours for the purpose of examining the consignment.
(5) Where the food has been found to be fit for human consumption, the authorized officer may, in writing, allow the importer to distribute the consigned food.
(6) Where the food has been found to be unfit for human consumption, the
authorised officer shall proceed in accordance with section (5) (2) (b) of the Food
Act. 

Reference of the measure

Article 27 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Food 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world