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: 42. Food not to be introduced in non-food containers
No person shall use any bag, sack, or other receptacle which has at any time contained fertilizers, or pesticides or any contaminating matter for the purpose of storing or holding or carrying any food intended for sale for human consumption.
Reference of the measure: Article 42
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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