Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A41: Microbiological criteria of the final product 
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
62. Prohibition of importation and sale of food with excess contaminant
(1) No person shall import, manufacture, store, pack, sell or offer for sale any food intended for human consumption which has any excess contaminant, microorganism, toxin produced by microorganisms, antibiotic residue or pesticide residue that are contained in or present on any food as specified in paragraph (2) and (3).
(2) (a) Metal contaminants shall not be greater than the maximum permitted proportion specified in respect of that food in the Seventh Schedule.
(b) Bacteria shall not be in a greater number than the numbers specified in respect of that food as set out in the Eighth Schedule.
(c) The quantity of mycological contaminant shall not be greater than the maximum quantity specified in the Ninth Schedule.
d) Pesticide residue shall not be in excess of the limit specified in respect of that food as set out in the Tenth Schedule.
(3) (a) No food shall contain any antibiotic or its degradation products.
(b) Notwithstanding subparagraph (a) a person shall not commit an offence where the Government Analyst certifies that the antibiotic residue or its degradation product detected does not constitute a danger to the health of human beings. 
Reference of the measure
Article 62 
Measure also domestic
Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
PG: 7 Food products No    
Description
Any food intended for human consumption 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world    
Description
Entire world