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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
- 179(2)(c) Canned food for an infant or a child in ready-to-eat form-may contain sodium and the total sodium content of the product shall not exceed 1 gram per kilogram calculated on the ready-to-eat basis.
- Reference of the measure
- Sub-article 179(2)(c)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 12 Baby food Yes Canned food for an infant or a child in ready-to-eat form - Description
- Canned food for an infant or a child in ready-to-eat form
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
- 182(1) No person shall import, manufacture, process, pack, store, offer for sale or sell any
cereal-based food for an infant or a child unless it complies with the standards specified in paragraph (2).
182(2)(a) The total sodium content of cereal-based food for an infant or a child shall not exceed 1.5 gram per kilogram on a ready-to-eat basis. - Reference of the measure
- Sub-articles 182(1) and 182(2)(a)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 12 Baby food Yes Cereal-based food for an infant or a child - Description
- Cereal-based food for an infant or a child
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
- 333. Fresh fruit
(c) shall not contain pesticide residues at a level more than that provided in the Tenth Schedule. - Reference of the measure
- Sub-article 333(c)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 10 Fresh fruits and vegetables Yes Fresh fruits - Description
- Fresh fruits
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 0305.41.00: -- Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou and Oncorhynchus rhodurus), Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), 0305.42.00: -- Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), 0305.43.00: -- Trout (Salmon trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster), 0305.44.00: -- Tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus carpio, Carassius carassius, Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus), eels (Anguilla sp and 0305.49.00: -- 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
- 375. Smoked fish
(b) may contain -
(i) formaldehyde incidentally absorbed during processing in a proportion not exceeding 5 milligram per kilogram;
(ii) any permitted flavour enhancer listed in the Twenty-Sixth Schedule; or
(iii) contaminant which shall not exceed the maximum permitted proportion provided in the Seventh Schedule. - Reference of the measure
- Sub-article 375(b)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0305.41.00 -- Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou and Oncorhynchus rhodurus), Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho) No 0305.42.00 -- Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii) No 0305.43.00 -- Trout (Salmon trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster) No 0305.44.00 -- Tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus carpio, Carassius carassius, Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus), eels (Anguilla sp No 0305.49.00 -- Other No - Description
- Smoked fish
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
- 383. Fish or fish product unfit for human consumption
(1) Fish or fish product shall be unfit for human consumption -
(b) the fish is radioactive;
(c) the fish contains a Total Volatile Base (TVB) of more than 150 milligrams calculated in milligrams of nitrogen per 100 grams of moisture-free fish; or
(d) the body fats of the fish has a peroxide value of more than 20 - Reference of the measure
- Sub-article 383(1)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 15 Fishery products Yes Fish and fish products - Description
- Fish and fish products
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 08 March 2012
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
- 08 March 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. 27 of 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Fisheries and Marine Resources (Import of Fish and Fish Products) Regulations 2012
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mauritius
- The rationale of the measure
- Protection of human life and health
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 6(7)(c) The fish or fish product shall be considered unfit for human consumption if –
(ii) the edible parts of the product contain contaminants or residues in excess of limits specified at the Fourth Schedule, the Codex or European Union; - Reference of the measure
- Sub-article 6(7)(c)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 16 Fish products and fresh or chilled fish No - Description
- Fish and fish products
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 08 March 2012
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
- 08 March 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. 27 of 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Fisheries and Marine Resources (Import of Fish and Fish Products) Regulations 2012
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mauritius
- The rationale of the measure
- Protection of human life and health
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 6(7)(c) The fish or fish product shall be considered unfit for human consumption if –
(ii) the edible parts of the product contain contaminants or residues in excess of limits specified at the Fourth Schedule, the Codex or European Union; - Reference of the measure
- Sub-article 6(7)(c)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 16 Fish products and fresh or chilled fish No - Description
- Fish and fish products
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 08 March 2012
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
- 08 March 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. 27 of 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Fisheries and Marine Resources (Import of Fish and Fish Products) Regulations 2012
- 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
- 13(3) The products shall comply with the acceptable toxin limits provided by Codex Alimentarius or the European Union.
- Reference of the measure
- Fourth Schedule; para. 13(3)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 15 Fishery products Yes Fish and fish products - Description
- Fish and fish products
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 08 March 2012
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
- 08 March 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. 27 of 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Fisheries and Marine Resources (Import of Fish and Fish Products) Regulations 2012
- 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
- 14. Histamine
(1) The importer shall ensure that fish species associated with high amount of histidine comply with the histamine limits specified by the Codex Alimentarius or European Union.
(2) The histamine content shall be less than 100 ppm for one sample and the combined value of 2 samples shall not exceed 200 ppm. - Reference of the measure
- Fourth Schedule; para. 14
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 17 Poisonous fish Yes High histidine fish - Description
- Fish species associated with high amount of histidine
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 08 March 2012
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
- 08 March 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. 27 of 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Fisheries and Marine Resources (Import of Fish and Fish Products) Regulations 2012
- 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
- 15. Total volatile nitrogen
(1) The total volatile basic nitrogen TVB-N shall not exceed 25 mg of N per 100g of fish flesh.
(2) Unprocessed fish shall not be placed on the market if chemical tests reveal that the limits of TVB-N specified above or by Codex Alimentarius or the European Union have been exceeded. - Reference of the measure
- Fourth Schedule; para. 15
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 16 Fish products and fresh or chilled fish Yes Fresh and unprocessed fish - Description
- Fresh and unprocessed fish
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 08 March 2012
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
- 08 March 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. 27 of 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Fisheries and Marine Resources (Import of Fish and Fish Products) Regulations 2012
- 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
- 16. Residues and contaminants
(1) The level of residues and contaminants shall be constantly monitored to ensure safety of the product.
(2) The fish shall comply with the maximum level of contaminants provided for by Codex Alimentarius or European Union. - Reference of the measure
- Fourth Schedule; para 16
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 15 Fishery products Yes Fish and fish products - Description
- Fish and fish products
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 08 March 2012
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
- 08 March 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. 27 of 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Fisheries and Marine Resources (Import of Fish and Fish Products) Regulations 2012
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mauritius
- The rationale of the measure
- Protection of human life and health
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 18(1) No fish or fish product shall be acceptable if they are known to contain parasites, undesirable micro-organisms, pesticides, veterinary drugs or toxic, decomposed or objectionable matter likely to be harmful to human health. Such products shall be disposed of in a proper manner.
- Reference of the measure
- Fourth Schedule; para. 18(1)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 15 Fishery products Yes Fish and fish products - Description
- Fish and fish products
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 08 March 2012
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
- 08 March 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. 27 of 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Fisheries and Marine Resources (Import of Fish and Fish Products) Regulations 2012
- 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
- 21. Requirements for fish originating from aquaculture
(6) The fish shall not contain residues above the Maximum Residue Limits set out by Codex Alimentarius or the European Union.
(7) The fish shall not contain prohibited substances or their metabolites. - Reference of the measure
- Fourth Schedule; para. 21(6) & (7)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 15 Fishery products Yes Fish from aquaculture - Description
- Fish originating from aquaculture
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
-
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
- 23 December 1987
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Regulation on Food Additives
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulation on Food Additives
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mozambique
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Article 5: In foods produced by mixing different ingredients, for which the addition of food additives is permitted, the maximum amount thereof should not exceed, in the final product, the ammount authorized for each component, taking into account their proportion in mixture.
Article 6: The semi-finished products may contain food additives in doses higher than permitted, provided that the final product will respect the maximum levels set by this Regulation.
Article 7: It is allowed to use mixtures of food additives belonging to the same class, with the condition that the sum of the quantities of each component, expressed in the allowed maximum dose percentages, does not exceed one hundred (100) and does not contain dangerous interactions harmful to humans.
Article 8 (1): For flavoring foods, it is allowed the use of natural and artificial substances referred to in the Codex Alimentarius lists of flavoring, excluding those listed in group C and dealing with substances which are not safe for food use.
Article 8 (2): Natural flavors must be obtained by chemical processes, from edible parts of plants or parts of animals, according to good manufacturing practices
Article 8 (3): Natural or artificial flavorings can be added with adensants, antioxidants, preservatives, tencioactives, thinners, fasteners and supports.
Article 9: All additives and processing aids must meet the physico-chemical characteristics defined by the specifications of the Codex Alimentarius - Reference of the measure
- Articles 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Applied by Rwanda on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 14 January 2013
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
- 14 January 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Official Gazette n° Special of 17/01/2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Law No47/2012 Of 14/01/2013 Relating To The Regulation And Inspection Of Food And Pharmaceutical Products
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Rwanda
- The rationale of the measure
- This Law relates to the regulation and inspection of food and pharmaceutical products.
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- Food products authorized for use shall conform to quality standards set by the national competent organs. No food product shall be manufactured, sold, donated, imported, stored or exhibited unless it conforms to the requirements provided under this Law. Each food product must:
1° not contain toxic substances;
2° be safe for human or animal consumption;
3° not be rotten, spoiled, expired or contaminated;
4° not contain additives that may cause a disease;
5° not be associated with effects on human health;
6° conform to quality standards or the provisions of food product regulations applicable in the country;
7° not be counterfeited ;
8° not be derived from diseased or infected animals;
9° be stored, manufactured or prepared in a place that meets hygiene standards.
An Order of the Minister shall set out instructions regulating food products and their composition. - Reference of the measure
- Art 5 (1°)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- Food products i.e any items other than pharmaceutical products, cosmetics and tobacco used as food or drink for human
beings and include any substance used in the manufacture or treatment of food.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for 0401: Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter., 0402: Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. and 0403: Buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, yogurt, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa.
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2011
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 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- THE ZANZIBAR FOOD, DRUGS AND COSMETIC ACT NO. 2 OF 2006 MILK REGULATIONS (Made Under Section 38(1))
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Milk Regulations 2011
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 11.(1) Milk obtained from a cow within 15 days before and 5 days after calving shall not be sold or delivered for human consumption.
(2) Milk shall be free from colouring matter, preservative or anything foreign to natural milk and shall contain not less than 3.25 per cent of milk fat and not less than 8 percent of solids other than fat. - Reference of the measure
- Part III para 11(2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0401 Milk and cream, not concentrated nor containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. No 0402 Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. No 0403 Buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, yogurt, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa. No - Description
- Milk
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 January 2011 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 22 July 2011
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
- 22 July 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Governmet Notice no 25 published on 22/7/2011. The Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics Act (Cap 219)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Tanzania Food, Drugs and Cosmetics (Food Fortification)regulations,2011
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 4 No person shall be authorized to manufacture for sale, import or expose for sale any food regulated under these regulations unless that food meet the minimum requirements for fortified food as in the first schedule to these regulations or the existing national standards for fortified foods
- Reference of the measure
- Section 4
- 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
- Food Products
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 22 July 2011 - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Uganda on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 14 March 2008
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
- 14 March 2008
- Publication where the measure is specified
- STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS SUPPLEMENT No. 8 to The Uganda Gazette No. 15 Volume CI dated 14th March, 2008.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Fish (Quality Assurance) Rules, 2008(Under section 35 of the Fish Act, Cap 197).
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- 11.Requirements for exportation and importation.
(1)A person shall not export, process for export or attempt to export any fish or fish product unless that fish or fish product is processed in an establishment in accordance with these rules.
(2) A person shall not import, export or attempt to import, export process, store for sale—
(a)any poisonous fish including species of the families tetradonidae,molidae, diodontidae, canthigasteridae and gempildae;
(b)fish or fishery products containing
(i)biotoxins, toxins, antibiotics and contaminants;
(ii) foods additives not permitted or in amounts exceeding permissible levels;
(iii) the quality is such that it is unfit for human consumption
(iv)fish or fishery products contaminated with radioactive material;
(v)or otherwise fails to meet the requirements of these rules.
(c)permissible standards for these contaminants are set out in the in the eighth schedule.
(3)A person shall not load a vessel, vehicle, aircraft or railway wagon for export or unload fish or fishery products from such conveyance, unless the consignment has been duly inspected by a fisheries inspector, or other official authorised by the Commissioner.
(4)A person shall not export out of Uganda, fish or fish products that do not comply with the labelling requirements of Uganda National Standard, (Standard Specification for Labelling of Pre-packaged Foods), including the Establishment Approval Number and the traceability code.
(5)The management of a fish processing establishment shall not import into Uganda any fish or fish product without prior authority of the Commissioner.
(6)Fish and fishery products being imported into Uganda shall be assessed by the competent authority or those authorities as delegated by the Commissioner, at the point of entry into Uganda.
(7)Where the management of an establishment imports any fish or fish product under sub-rule (5), the transportation, processing, packaging or other manner of handling of that fish or fish product shall be in accordance with these rules and with any conditions as may be prescribed by the Commissioner.
12.Inspection of fish for export.
(1)The management of an establishment shall, before dispatch of a batch or consignment of fish or fish products for export, declare its intention to export fish or fish products to a fish inspector at least twenty four hours in advance, in case of chilled or fresh products, and at least seven days in advance, in case of frozen products.
(2)A batch or consignment of fish or fish products to be exported shall be made available for inspection at the establishment or point of exit - Reference of the measure
- Part II para 11 ( 1 & 2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 16 Fish products and fresh or chilled fish No 14 March 2008 - Description
- fish and fish product
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 14 March 2008 - Description
- All countries
-
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
- 12 April 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 17 of 12th April 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 782:2012, Composite flour – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies the maximum levels of contaminants for composite flour intended for human consumption.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 782:2012
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- composite flour
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
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
- 12 April 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Uganda Gazette Vol. CV No. 17 of 12th April 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US EAS 781:2012, Biscuits — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard specifies quality requirements, food additives, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, methods of sampling and test for biscuits.
- Reference of the measure
- US EAS 781:2012
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- biscuits
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
