Non-Tariff Barriers

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: 58. Sanitation of vehicle transporting frozen food
(1) No person shall transport or cause to be transported in a vehicle any frozen or chilled foopm meant for storage, processing or distribution for human consumption unless that vehicle is appropriately equipped for the transportation of that food.
(2) For the purposes of paragraph (1),
(a) frozen food shall be transported in a refrigerated vehicle which is equipped with a temperature monitoring device;
(b) chilled food shall be transported in an isotherniie vehicle;
(2) The driver of the vehicle shall ensure that the interior of the vehicle is adequately protected from contaminating matter, including flies, pests and dust.
Reference of the measure: Article 58
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
PG: 7	Food products	Yes	Frozen food

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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