Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

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

88. Permitted level of formaldehyde
(1) Subject to paragraph (2), a food may contain formaldehyde as a preservative where the food -
(a) is wrapped in a wet strength wrapping containing resin based on formaldehyde;
(b) is packed in a container manufactured from a resin of which formaldehyde is a condensing component; or
(c) has been prepared in a utensil manufactured from a resin of which formaldehyde is a condensing component.
(2) A food mentioned in paragraph (1) may have in or on it formaldehyde derived from the wrapping, container or utensil provided the level of formaldehyde in or on the food does not exceed 5 p.p.m. 

Reference of the measure

Article 88 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Food products 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world