Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A42: Hygienic practices during production related to sanitary and phytosanitary conditions 

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

35. Food not to be exposed to contamination
1. No licensee shall -
(a) expose or cause to be exposed to any sort of contamination any raw food material or any food by direct or indirect contact at any stage of production;
(b) store or use any food which is not clean, wholesome, free from adulteration and which is not safe for human consumption;
2. A licensee shall ensure that -
(a) all steps in the production process, including packaging, are performed without unnecessary delay and under conditions which will prevent the possibility of contamination, deterioration, or the development of pathogenic and spoilage micro- organisms; 

Reference of the measure

Article 35 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Food 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world