Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A82: Testing 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: 28. Sampling of imported food
(a) Notwithstanding that a consignment of food is in the custody of the Comptroller of Customs, an authorised officer may proceed to take sample for the purpose of chemical analysis, physical or microbiological examination under section 6 of the Act, provided he follows the procedure set down in regulations 29 or 30.
32. Refuse to provide sample
No person shall refuse to sell at the current market value or to give without payment sample for purposes of analysis of any food, or any substance capable of being sold as or used in the preparation of food for human consumption.
Reference of the measure: Articles 28 and 32
Measure also domestic: Yes

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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