Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products
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: 66. Irradiated food
(1) Subject to paragraph (2), no person shall import, manufacture, process, pack, store, offer for sale or sell any food which has been exposed to ionizing radiation.
(2) The Permanent Secretary may issue a certificate in writing allowing a person to import, manufacture, process, pack, store, offer for sale or sell food which has been exposed to ionising radiation.
Reference of the measure: Article 66
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
PG: 7	Food products	Yes	Exposed to ionizing radiation

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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