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: 86. Permitted preservative
(1) A permitted preservative shall be a substance listed in column I of the Eleventh Schedule.
(2) A preservative specified in column 2 of the Eleventh Schedule may be used as an alternative to the permitted preservative specified in relation to it in column I provided the alternative is used at the same level as the permitted preservative.
(3) A permitted preservative whether used as such or in its alternative form shall not contain more than -
(a) 3 milligrams of arsenic per kilogram of the permitted preservative; and
(b) 10 milligrams of lead per kilogram of the permitted preservative.
Reference of the measure: Article 86
Measure also domestic: Yes

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
2106.10	- Protein concentrates and textured protein substances	Yes	Food preservatives

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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