Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-tariff Measures

B6: Product identity requirement

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  Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 2103.90.90: --- Other

  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B6: Product identity requirement 

  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

  222. Mayonnaise
  (1) "Mayonnaise" includes mayonnaise dressing or mayonnaise salad dressing.
  (2) Mayonnaise -
  (a) shall be a mixture of vinegar or citric fruit juice, liquid egg or liquid egg
  yolk with edible vegetable oil; 

  Reference of the measure

  Sub-articles 222(1)&(2) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2103.90.90	--- Other	Yes	Mayonnaise

  Description

  Mayonnaise 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  Entire world 

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  Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 2001: Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid., 2002: Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid. and 2003: Mushrooms and truffles, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid.

  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B6: Product identity requirement 

  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

  223 Pickle -
  (a) shall be clean, sound vegetable or fruit or both, preserved in salt, vinegar, citric acid, fumaric acid, lactic acid, malic acid, tartaric acid or any combination of these, together with sugar, spices or vegetable oil; and 

  Reference of the measure

  Sub-article 223(a) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2001	Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid.	No
  2002	Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid.	No
  2003	Mushrooms and truffles, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid.	No

  Description

  Pickle 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  Entire world 

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  Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for

  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B6: Product identity requirement 

  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

  240. Salted vegetable
  (a) shall be fresh vegetable treated with salt; 

  Reference of the measure

  Sub-article 240(a) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  		Yes	Salted vegetables

  Description

  Salted vegetables 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  Entire world 

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  Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for

  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B6: Product identity requirement 

  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

  241. Dried salted vegetable -
  (a) shall be fresh vegetable treated with salt, and dried by artificially induced conditions or naturally; 

  Reference of the measure

  Sub-article 241(a) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  		Yes	Dried salted vegetable

  Description

  Dried salted vegetable 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  Entire world 

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  Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for

  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B6: Product identity requirement 

  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

  242. Canned vegetable
  (1) Canned vegetable -
  (a) shall be the vegetable product prepared from mature, fresh and sound vegetable, sealed in airtight containers and processed by heat; and
  (b) may contain other food, provided the other food does not exceed 50 % of the mixture. 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 242 

  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	Canned vegetables

  Description

  Canned vegetables 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  Entire world 

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  Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 2005.40.00: - Peas (Pisum sativum)

  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B6: Product identity requirement 

  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

  243(2) Canned fresh peas -
  (a) shall be fresh garden peas with or without salt 

  Reference of the measure

  sub-article 243(2)(a) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2005.40.00	- Peas (Pisum sativum)	Yes	Canned fresh peas

  Description

  Canned fresh peas 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  Entire world 

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  Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 2005.40.00: - Peas (Pisum sativum)

  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B6: Product identity requirement 

  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

  243(3) Processed dried peas -
  (a) shall be the product obtained by canning prepared dried peas with or without the addition of salt 

  Reference of the measure

  Sub-article 243(3)(a) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2005.40.00	- Peas (Pisum sativum)	Yes	Processed dried peas

  Description

  Processed dried peas 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  Entire world 

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  Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 2009: Fruit juices (including grape must) and vegetable juices, unfermented and not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.

  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B6: Product identity requirement 

  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

  245. Vegetable juice -
  (a) shall be the liquid product of one or more vegetables; and
  (b) shall not contain fruit juice and herbal tea. 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 245 

  Measure also domestic

  No 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2009	Fruit juices (including grape must) and vegetable juices, unfermented and not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.	Yes	Vegetable juice

  Description

  Vegetable juice 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for

  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B6: Product identity requirement 

  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

  248. Definition of nut and nut product
  (1) Nut -
  (a) shall be the clean and sound edible seed, kernel or other similar parts of a plant; and
  (b) shall not include food classified as cereal, vegetable, fruit or spice.
  (2) Nut product includes -
  (a) desiccated coconut;
  (b) peanut butter;
  (c) ground almond; and
  (d) marzipan. 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 248 

  Measure also domestic

  No 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  PG: 4	Plants and plant products	Yes	Nut and nut products

  Description

  Nut and nut products 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 0801.11.00: -- Desiccated

  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B6: Product identity requirement 

  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

  249 Desiccated coconut -
  (a) shall be the dried and shredded kernel of the fruit of the plant Cocos nucifera ; 

  Reference of the measure

  Sub-article 249(a) 

  Measure also domestic

  No 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  0801.11.00	-- Desiccated	No

  Description

  Desiccated coconut 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 2008.11.10: --- Peanut butter

  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B6: Product identity requirement 

  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

  250. Peanut butter -
  (a) shall be the product prepared by grinding clean and sound peanuts that have been decorticated; 

  Reference of the measure

  Sub-article 250(a) 

  Measure also domestic

  No 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2008.11.10	--- Peanut butter	No

  Description

  Peanut butter 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 2008.11.90: --- Other

  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B6: Product identity requirement 

  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

  251. Ground almond
  Ground almond shall be the product obtained by grinding the seed kernels of the almond after cleaning, blanching, and removal of skins but without the removal of oil. 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 251 

  Measure also domestic

  No 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2008.11.90	--- Other	Yes	Ground almond

  Description

  Ground almond 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for 2008.11.90: --- Other

  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B6: Product identity requirement 

  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

  252. Marzipan
  Marzipan or almond paste shall be a preparation of ground almond which -
  (a) shall contain -
  (i) sugar and glucose;
  (ii) water;
  (iii) one of the following acids -
  (A) acetic acid;
  (B) tartaric acid; or
  (C) lactic acid; 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 252 

  Measure also domestic

  No 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2008.11.90	--- Other	Yes	Marzipan or almond paste

  Description

  Marzipan or almond paste 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for

  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B6: Product identity requirement 

  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. Standard for whole milk
  (1) Whole milk -
  (a) shall be the clean and fresh mammary secretion obtained by milking a healthy cow without any addition to it or extraction from it; 

  Reference of the measure

  Sub-article 255(1)(a) 

  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

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  Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for

  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B6: Product identity requirement 

  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

  260(2) Skimmed milk -
  (a) shall be milk from which milk fat has been removed but shall not contain
  more than 0.5 per cent of milk fat; 

  Reference of the measure

  Sub-article 260(2)(a) 

  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	Skimmed milk

  Description

  Skimmed milk 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B6: Product identity requirement 

  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

  263. Sterilised milk
  (1) Sterilised milk is milk which has been filtered or clarified, homogenised, and
  thereafter heated to and maintained at a temperature of not less than 100°C for a
  length of time sufficient to render the milk sterile until its expiry date.
  (2) The heat treatment mentioned in paragraph (1) shall be carried out in a bottle and
  after treatment, the bottle shall be sealed so as to be airtight.
  (3) A sample of sterilised milk taken after treatment and before delivery to the
  consumer shall satisfy a turbidity test. 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 263 

  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	Sterilised milk

  Description

  Sterilised milk 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

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  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B6: Product identity requirement 

  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

  264. Pasteurised milk
  Pasteurised milk -
  (a) shall be milk which has been heat-treated and retained at a temperature of not less
  than 63°C and not more than 65°C for Thirty minutes, immediately cooled to a temperature of not more than 4°C, immediately packed in an aseptically container and maintained at that temperature until delivery; or
  (b) shall be milk which has been heat-treated and retained at a temperature of not less than 73°C for fifteen Seconds, immediately cooled to a temperature of not more than 4°C, immediately packed in an aseptically container and maintained at that temperature until delivery. 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 264 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  PG: 11	Dairy products	Yes	Pasteurised milk

  Description

  Pasteurised milk 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  Entire world 

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  Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for

  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B6: Product identity requirement 

  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

  267. Ultra-heat treated milk
  Ultra Heat Treated (UHT) milk shall be milk which has at a continuous flow, been subjected to heat treatment of not less than 135°C for at least two Seconds and immediately aseptically packed in a sterile container. 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 267 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  PG: 11	Dairy products	Yes	Ultra-heat treated milk

  Description

  Ultra-heat treated milk 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  Entire world 

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  Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for

  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B6: Product identity requirement 

  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

  269. Flavoured milk
  Flavoured milk –
  (a) shall be whole milk, processed milk or reconstituted milk to which any permitted flavouring substance listed in the Twenty-Third Schedule has been added and which shall have been efficiently heat-treated by one of the methods specified in regulations 263, 264 and 267; 

  Reference of the measure

  Sub-article 269(a) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  PG: 11	Dairy products	Yes	Flavoured milk

  Description

  Flavoured milk 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  Entire world 

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  Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for

  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B6: Product identity requirement 

  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

  270. Full cream milk powder or dried full cream milk -
  (a) shall be milk from which water has been removed. 

  Reference of the measure

  Sub-article 270(a) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  PG: 11	Dairy products	Yes	Full cream milk powder

  Description

  Full-cream milk powder 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  Entire world