Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

A64: Storage and transport 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

55. Food transport vehicle
(1) No person shall use any vehicle for the transport or delivery of any food intended for sale for human consumption unless the vehicle is fitted with a compartment to contain the food, and such compartment is -
(a) clearly, legibly and permanently marked on both external sides - "Food
Transport Vehicle";
(b) completely and effectively sealed off from the driver's cabin;
(c) completely enclosed so as to protect any food carried therein from contamination by dust, flies or any other means and
(d) maintained clean at all times. 

Reference of the measure

Article 55 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Food products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world