Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-tariff Measures

B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements

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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

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  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
  (c) may contain not less than 65% of edible vegetable oil. 

  Reference of the measure

  Sub-article 222(c) 

  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 3503.00.00: Gelatin (including gelatin in rectangular (including square) sheets, whether or not surface-worked or coloured) and gelatin derivatives; isinglass; other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues of heading 35.01.

  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  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

  226. Edible gelatin
  Edible Gelatin sold for human consumption -
  (a) shall be the clean and wholesome product obtained from skin, bone or other
  collagenous material;
  (b) shall contain not more than 16% moisture and shall yield not more than 3% ash 

  Reference of the measure

  Sub-articles 226(a)&(b) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  3503.00.00	Gelatin (including gelatin in rectangular (including square) sheets, whether or not surface-worked or coloured) and gelatin derivatives; isinglass; other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues of heading 35.01.	Yes	Edible gelatin

  Description

  Edible gelatin 

  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 2002.10.00: - Tomatoes, whole or in pieces and 2002.90.00: - Other

  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  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

  230. Canned tomato
  Canned tomato -
  (a) shall be the product prepared from clean, sound, ripe and fresh tomato sealed in a container and processed by heat to prevent spoilage;
  (b) may contain sugar, salt, tomato juice or puree;
  (c) may contain nisin, where the pH of the canned tomato is less than 4.5; and 

  Reference of the measure

  Sub-articlers 230 (a)-(c) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2002.10.00	- Tomatoes, whole or in pieces	Yes	Canned tomato
  2002.90.00	- Other	Yes	Canned tomato

  Description

  Canned tomato 

  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 2009.50.00: - Tomato juice

  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  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

  231. Tomato juice
  Tomato juice -
  (a) shall be the liquid and suspended fine material expressed from clean, sound and ripe tomato sealed in a container and processed by heat to prevent spoilage;
  (b) shall be free from seeds, skin and other coarse material;
  (c) shall contain not less than 180 milligram of ascorbic acid per litre ; and
  (d) may contain added salt, sugar, spices or ascorbic acid. 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 231 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2009.50.00	- Tomato juice	No

  Description

  Tomato juice 

  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 2103.90.90: --- Other

  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  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

  232. Tomato puree
  Tomato puree -
  (a) shall be the product resulting from the concentration of the screened or strained fleshy and liquid portions of clean, sound and ripe tomato sealed in a container and processed by heat to prevent spoilage;
  (b) shall contain not less than 8% of soluble salt-free solids; and
  (c) may contain nisin whenever the pH of the tomato puree is less than 4.5 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 232 

  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	Tomato puree

  Description

  Tomato puree 

  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 2001.90.00: - Other

  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  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

  233. Tomato paste
  Tomato paste -
  (a) shall be the product resulting from the concentration of the screened fleshy and liquid portions of clean, sound and ripe tomato sealed in a container and processed by heat to prevent spoilage;
  (b) shall contain not less than 25% tomato solids;
  (c) may contain salt; and
  (d) may contain nisin whenever the pH of such tomato paste is less than 4.5. 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 233 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2001.90.00	- Other	Yes	Tomato paste

  Description

  Tomato paste 

  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 2103.20.00: - Tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces

  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  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

  234. Tomato sauce
  Tomato sauce or ketchup -
  (a) shall be sauce prepared from clean, sound and ripe tomato free from tamarind;
  (b) shall contain not less than 4% of non-sugar organic solids; and
  (c) may contain sugar, salt, vinegar, acetic acid, onions, garlic, spices or other condiments; 

  Reference of the measure

  Article 234 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  2103.20.00	- Tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces	No

  Description

  Tomato sauce and ketchup 

  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

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  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

  237. Fresh vegetable
  (1) Fresh vegetable shall be vegetable which is not processed and shall not be withered, shriveled, discoloured or infested with or by insects, worms and moulds. 

  Reference of the measure

  Sub-Article 237(1) 

  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 vegetables

  Description

  Fresh 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

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  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

  238. Dried or dehydrated vegetable
  Dried vegetable or dehydrated vegetable -
  (a) shall be the raw edible part of vegetable dehydrated by artificially induced conditions or naturally;
  (b) shall contain not more than 8% of moisture; and 

  Reference of the measure

  Sub-articles 238(a)&(b) 

  Measure also domestic

  Yes 

  Products affected by the measure.

  Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
  		Yes	Dried or dehydrated vegetables

  Description

  Dried or dehydrated 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

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  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
  (b) shall contain not more than 8% moisture; 

  Reference of the measure

  Sub-article 241(b) 

  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 0801.11.00: -- Desiccated

  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  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 -
  (b) shall contain not less than 50% of coconut oil; and
  (c) shall contain not more than 3% of moisture. 

  Reference of the measure

  Sub-articles 249(b)&(c) 

  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

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  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 -
  (b) shall contain not less than -
  (i) 85% of peanut; and
  (ii) 20% of protein;
  (c) shall contain not more than -
  (i) 55% edible fat or edible oil;
  (ii) 3% water;
  (iii) 2% salt;
  (iv) 5% hydrogenated vegetable oil; 

  Reference of the measure

  Sub-articles 250(b)&(c) 

  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 for

  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  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 -
  (b) shall contain not less than -
  (i) 3 per cent milk fat; and
  (ii) 8.5 per cent of non-fat milk solids. 

  Reference of the measure

  Sub-article 255(1)(b) 

  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.

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  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  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(1) Skimmed milk -
  (b) shall not contain less than 8.5 per cent of non-fat milk solids
  (c) shall not contain any added water or other substances. 

  Reference of the measure

  Sub-articles 260(1)(b)&(c) 

  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

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  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
  (b) shall contain not less than:-
  (i) 3 per cent milk fat; and
  (ii) 8.5 per cent of non-fat milk solids; 

  Reference of the measure

  Sub-article 269(b) 

  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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  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  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 -
  (b) shall not contain more than 5% of water;
  (c) shall contain not less than 26% of milk fat; and 

  Reference of the measure

  Sub-articles 270(b)&(c) 

  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 

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  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  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

  272 Skimmed milk powder
  (b) shall not contain more than:-
  (i) 5 per cent of water; and
  (ii) 1.5 per cent of milk fat 

  Reference of the measure

  Sub-article 272(b) 

  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	skimmed milk powder

  Description

  Skimmed milk powder 

  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

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  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

  274 Partly skimmed milk powder-
  (b) shall contain -
  (i) more than 1.5% and less than 26% milk fat; and
  (ii) not more than 5% water. 

  Reference of the measure

  Sub-article 274(b) 

  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	Partly skimmed milk powder

  Description

  Partly skimmed milk powder 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  Entire world 

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  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  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

  277. Evaporated milk or unsweetened condensed milk -
  (b) shall contain not less than -
  (i) 7.5% of milk fat; and
  (ii) 25% of total milk solids 

  Reference of the measure

  Sub-article 277(b) 

  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	Evaporated milk or unsweetened condensed milk

  Description

  Evaporated milk or unsweetened condensed milk 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  Entire world 

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  The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000

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  Non-Tariff Measure

  NTM classification

  B7: Product quality, safety or performance requirements 

  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

  279 Condensed milk -
  (b) shall contain not less than -
  (i) 28% of total milk solids; and
  (ii) 8% milk fats; and 

  Reference of the measure

  Sub-article 279(b) 

  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	Condensed milk

  Description

  Condensed milk 

  Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

  Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
  Inclusion	Entire world

  Description

  Entire world