Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: A22: Restricted use of certain substances in foods and feeds and their contact materials
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: 80. Prohibition
(1) No person shall import, manufacture, process, pack, store, offer for sale or sell any food which contains -
(a) a food additive other than a permitted food additive; and
(b) a permitted food additive which does not comply with the standard prescribed by regulations in this part;
(2) No person shall introduce in or lay on a food -
(a) any food additive other than a permitted food additive; and
(b) any permitted food additive which does not comply with the standard prescribed by regulations in this part.
Reference of the measure: Article 80
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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