Non-tariff Measures
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Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Kenya Standard specification for cheddar cheese: KS 28-2:2015
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- The standard Specifies the quality, performance, permitted ingredients, permitted food additives and the limits, labeling, packaging requirements and also specifies microbiological, heavy metals and pesticide residues test and sampling and production and handling for cheddar cheese for human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- KS 28-2:2015
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Cheddar cheese
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 10 July 2015 -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Kenya Standard specification for Textured soya protein products. KSEAS 802:2013
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- The standard Specifies the quality, performance, permitted ingredients, permitted food additives and the limits, labeling, packaging requirements and also specifies microbiological, heavy metals and pesticide residues test and sampling and production and handling for Textured soya protein products for human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- KSEAS 802:2013
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Textured soya protein products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 10 July 2015 -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Kenya Standard specification for Pishori rice
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- The standard Specifies the quality, performance, labeling, packaging, grading, classification requirements and also specifies microbiological and heavy metals limits for Kenya Pishori Rice.
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Pishori rice
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 10 July 2015 -
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 10 July 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Kenya Gazette Vol. CXVII-No 71-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Kenya Standard specification for Varieties blend milled rice. KS 2086:2009
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Description of the measure
- The standard Specifies the quality, performance, labeling, packaging, grading, classification requirements and also specifies microbiological and heavy metals limits for Varieties blend milled rice.
- Reference of the measure
- KS 2086:2009
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Varieties blend milled rice
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 10 July 2015 -
Applied by Kenya on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 30 October 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 30 October 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Kenya Gazette notice no 186-CAP 496
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Kenya Standard specification for Rum
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Kenya
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- The Standard specifies the General requirements, Specific quality requirements, Heavy metal limits, Packaging requirements and labeling requirements, test and sampling requirements, production and handling requirements for Rum imported or locally produced in Kenya.
- Reference of the measure
- KSEAS 146:2014
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Rum
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 30 October 2015 -
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 2204: Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading 20.09. and 2206: Other fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead); mixtures of fermented beverages and mixtures of fermented beverages and non-alcoholic beverages, not elsewhere specified or included:
The measure came into effect on 18 June 1994
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 June 1994
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. 102 of 1994
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Excise Regulations 1994
- 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
- 34. No fruit wine, fortified fruit wine, island wine, fortified island wine, admixed wine, fortified admixed wine, made wine, fortified made wine, wine or fortified wine shall contain any lead, copper, arsenic or sulphur dioxide the upper limits of which exceed—
(a) in the case of lead, one part per million;
(b) in the case of copper, seven parts per million;
(c) in the case of arsenic, two-tenths of a part per million; and
(d) in the case of sulphur dioxide, 450 milligrams per litre at 20 degrees. - Reference of the measure
- Article 34
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2204 Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading 20.09. Yes Wine 2206 Other fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead); mixtures of fermented beverages and mixtures of fermented beverages and non-alcoholic beverages, not elsewhere specified or included: Yes Wine - Description
- Fruit wine, fortified fruit wine, island wine, fortified island wine, admixed wine, fortified admixed wine, made wine, fortified made wine, wine or fortified wine
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 2204: Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading 20.09. and 2206: Other fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead); mixtures of fermented beverages and mixtures of fermented beverages and non-alcoholic beverages, not elsewhere specified or included:
The measure came into effect on 18 June 1994
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 June 1994
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. 102 of 1994
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Excise Regulations 1994
- 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
- 41. No fruit wine, island wine, made wine, admixed wine or wine shall contain any—
(a) antimony, cadmium, chromium, zinc, mercury or any of their compounds;
(b) gamboge;
(c) picric acid, victoria yellow, manchester yellow, aurantia or aurine. - Reference of the measure
- Article 41
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2204 Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading 20.09. Yes Wine 2206 Other fermented beverages (for example, cider, perry, mead); mixtures of fermented beverages and mixtures of fermented beverages and non-alcoholic beverages, not elsewhere specified or included: Yes Wine - Description
- Fruit wine, island wine, made wine, admixed wine or wine
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 2209.00.10: --- Spirit vinegar and 2209.00.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 18 June 1994
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 June 1994
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. 102 of 1994
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Excise Regulations 1994
- 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
- 49. (1) No vinegar or spirit vinegar shall contain—
(a) any colouring matter except caramel;
(b) any lead, copper or arsenic the upper limits of which exceed—
(i) in the case of lead, two parts per million;
(ii) in the case of copper, twenty parts per million;
(iii) in the case of arsenic, one part per million. - Reference of the measure
- Sub-Article 49(1)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2209.00.10 --- Spirit vinegar No 2209.00.90 --- Other Yes Vinegar - Description
- Vinegar and spirit vinegar
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 2203.00.19: ---- Other, 2203.00.99: ---- Other, 2206.00.30: --- Shandy, 2203.00.11: ---- In can and 2203.00.91: ---- In can
The measure came into effect on 18 June 1994
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 June 1994
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. 102 of 1994
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Excise Regulations 1994
- 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
- 59. No manufacturer shall bottle or sell bottled beer or shandy which—
(c) contains any arsenic, copper, lead or sulphur dioxide the upper limits of which exceed—
(i) in the case of arsenic, two-tenths of a part per million;
(ii) in the case of copper, seven parts per million;
(iii) in the case of lead, one part per million;
(iv) in the case of sulphur dioxide, seventy parts per million; - Reference of the measure
- Article 59 (c)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2203.00.19 ---- Other Yes Bottled 2203.00.99 ---- Other Yes Bottled 2206.00.30 --- Shandy Yes Bottled 2203.00.11 ---- In can No 2203.00.91 ---- In can No - Description
- Bottled beer and shandy
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 2208.40.10: --- Agricultural rum, 2208.40.20: --- Island recipe rum and 2208.40.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 18 June 1994
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 June 1994
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. 102 of 1994
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Excise Regulations 1994
- 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
- 79(2) No matured rum or matured local rum shall contain any lead, copper, or arsenic the upper limits of which exceed—
(a) in the case of lead, five-tenths of a part per million;
(b) in the case of copper, two parts per million;
(c) in the case of arsenic, two-tenths of a part per million. - Reference of the measure
- Sub-Article 79(2)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2208.40.10 --- Agricultural rum Yes Matured rum 2208.40.20 --- Island recipe rum Yes Matured rum 2208.40.90 --- Other Yes Matured rum - Description
- Matured rum
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 2208.40.10: --- Agricultural rum, 2208.40.20: --- Island recipe rum and 2208.40.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 18 June 1994
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 June 1994
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. 102 of 1994
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Excise Regulations 1994
- 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
- 102(2) No person shall sell or store rum, local rum or compounded spirits if they contain any lead, copper or arsenic the upper limits of which exceed—
(a) in the case of lead, five-tenths of a part per million;
(b) in the case of copper, two parts per million;
(c) in the case of arsenic, two-tenths of a part per million. - Reference of the measure
- Sub-article 102(2)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2208.40.10 --- Agricultural rum No 2208.40.20 --- Island recipe rum No 2208.40.90 --- Other Yes Rum, local rum and compounded spirits - Description
- Rum and compounded spirits
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- 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
-
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 2106: Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included.
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- 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
- (2) A permitted colouring substance shall comply with the purity criteria specified in paragraphs (3), (4) and (5).
(3)(a) A pemiitted colouring substance shall not contain inorganic impurities more than -
(i) 1 p.p.m of arsenic;
(ii) 10 p.p.m of lead; and
(iii)100 p.p.m of each of the following –
(A) antimony;
(B) copper;
(C) chromium;
(D) zinc; or
(E) barium sulphate.
(b) Where a permitted colouring substance contains a combination of the inorganic impurities mentioned in paragraph (3) (a) (iii), the combination of those subtances shall not exceed 200 p.p.m.
(4)(a) A permitted synthetic colouring substance shall not contain organic impurities more than -
(i) 0.01 percent of free aromatic amines;
(ii) 0.5 percent of synthetic intermediates other than free aromatic amines;
(iii) 4 percent of subsidiary colouring substance including isomers of homologues; or
(iv) 0.2 percent matter insoluble in water;
(b) Where the permitted synthetic colouring substance is Patent blue V, it shall comply with the same purity standards as prescribed in paragraph
(4) (a) (i), (ii) and (iii) but may contain matter insoluble in water not exceeding 0.5 percent.
(5) A sulphonated organic permitted colouring substance shall not contain more than
0.2 percent of any substance extractable by diethyl ether. - Reference of the measure
- Sub-article 90(2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2106 Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included. Yes Food colouring substance - Description
- Food colouring substance
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 2501.00.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- 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
- 108. Raw Salt
Raw salt shall be salt which contains -
(a) not less than 97% of sodium chloride on a moisture free basis;
(b) not more than 0.2% of matter insoluble in water; and
(c) no more than 5% moisture. - Reference of the measure
- Article 108
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2501.00.90 --- Other Yes Raw salt - Description
- Raw salt
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 2501.00.11: ---- Refined
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- 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
- 110. Refined salt
(1) Refined salt shall be edible salt of crystalline solid, white in colour and free from visible impurities, without any additive, drying or anti-caking agent, and which shall contain –
(a) not less than 98% sodium chloride on a moisture free basis;
(b) not more than 0.2% of matter insoluble in water;
(c) not more than 1 % of moisture; and
(d) a permitted range of pH of 7.0 to 8.4 for a 10% weight per volume solution.
(2) A solution of a 10% weight per volume of the refined salt shall be neutral to a solution of phenol red. - Reference of the measure
- Article 110
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2501.00.11 ---- Refined No - Description
- Refined salt
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 2501.00.11: ---- Refined, 2501.00.12: ---- Vacuum salt and 2501.00.19: ---- Other
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- 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
- 111. Table salt
(1) Table Salt shall be edible salt free from visible impurities and containing one or more additives, drying or anti-caking agent of food grade quality to impart free running properties to the material and which contains -
(a) not less than 98% sodium chloride on a moisture free basis;
(b) not more than 0.2% of matter insoluble in water, exclusive of additives; and
(c) not more than 1% of moisture. - Reference of the measure
- Sub-Article 111(1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2501.00.11 ---- Refined Yes Table salt 2501.00.12 ---- Vacuum salt Yes Table salt 2501.00.19 ---- Other Yes Table salt - Description
- Table salt
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 2501.00.11: ---- Refined, 2501.00.12: ---- Vacuum salt, 2501.00.19: ---- Other and 2501.00.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- 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
- 112. Iodised salt
Iodised salt shall be edible salt which contains -
(a) not less than 98% sodium chloride on a moisture free basis;
(b) not more than 0.2% of matter insoluble in water;
(c) not more than 1% of moisture;
(d) added potassium iodate or potassium iodide or both complying with the standards of purity specified in the British Pharmacopeia; and
(e) not less than 15 p.p.m and not more than 25 p.p.m of iodine. - Reference of the measure
- Article 112
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2501.00.11 ---- Refined Yes Iodised salt 2501.00.12 ---- Vacuum salt Yes Iodised salt 2501.00.19 ---- Other Yes Iodised salt 2501.00.90 --- Other Yes Iodised salt - Description
- Iodised salt
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 07: Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers, 10: Cereals and 11: Products of the milling industry; malt; starches; inulin; wheat gluten
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- 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
- 122. Prohibition
(1) No person shall import, manufacture, process, pack, store, offer for sale or sell any cereal, .grain, pulse, legume, tuber, cereal product, grain product or tuber product, whether packaged or otherwise, which –
(a) has been contaminated;
(b) shows evidence of infestation by rodent or other pests;
(c) contains any foreign matter;
(d) has been exposed to high humidity; or
(e) is mouldy. - Reference of the measure
- Article 122
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 07 Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers Yes Legumes and tubers 10 Cereals Yes Cereals, grain 11 Products of the milling industry; malt; starches; inulin; wheat gluten Yes Tuber, grain or cereal products - Description
- Cereals, grain, pulse, legume, tuber, cereal product, grain product or tuber product, whether packaged or otherwise
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- 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
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 255(1) Whole milk -
(c) shall not contain any -
(iv) trace of antibiotics or veterinary drugs. - Reference of the measure
- Sub-article 255(1)(c)(iv)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 11 Dairy products Yes Whole milk - Description
- Whole milk
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 06 July 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 July 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Dangerous Chemicals Control Act 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Dangerous Chemicals Control Act 2004
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mauritius
- The rationale of the measure
- Protection of the health and safety of human and animal life
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and B: Protection of life and health of animals
- Description of the measure
- 23. Safeguards for the public
(1) Every person who imports, produces, manufactures or sells any commodity for human or animal consumption shall ensure that -
(a) the commodity marketed or sold by him presents no danger to the health of consumers by reason of toxic residues contained in or on such commodity through the use of pesticides or other dangerous chemicals on crops or otherwise; and
(b) the safe interval since the last application of a pesticide on a crop and the harvesting of such crop has been strictly observed. - Reference of the measure
- Article 23
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 1 All products Yes Any commodity for human or animal consumption - Description
- Any commodity for human or animal consumption
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances



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