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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
- A31: Labelling 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
- 275. Special labelling requirement for partly skimmed milk powder
No person shall import, manufacture, pack, store, offer for sale or sell any package containing partly skimmed milk powder unless, in compliance with regulation 3, the words "THIS PRODUCT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR INFANTS EXCEPT ON MEDICAL ADVICE" are mentioned on the label. - Reference of the measure
- Article 275
- 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
-
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling 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
- 278. Special labelling requirement for evaporated milk
No person shall import, manufacture, pack, store, offer for sale or sell any package containing evaporated milk unless, in compliance with regulation 3, the words "THIS PRODUCT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR INFANTS" are mentioned on the label. - Reference of the measure
- Article 278
- 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 - Description
- Evaporated milk
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
- A31: Labelling 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
- 280. Special labelling requirement for condensed milk
No person shall import, manufacture, pack, store, offer for sale or sell any package containing condensed milk unless, in compliance with regulation 3, the words "THIS PRODUCT IS
NOT SUITABLE FOR INFANTS" are mentioned on the label. - Reference of the measure
- Article 280
- 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
-
Applied by Mauritius on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling 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
- 282. Special labelling requirement for filled milk
No person shall import, manufacture, pack, store, offer for sale or sell any package containing filled milk unless, in compliance with regulation 3, the words "THIS PRODUCT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR INFANTS" are mentioned on the label. - Reference of the measure
- Article 282
- 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 Filled milk - Description
- Filled milk
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
- A31: Labelling 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
- 284. Special labelling requirement for evaporated filled milk
No person shall import, manufacture, pack, store, offer for sale or sell any package containing evaporated filled milk or unsweetened condensed filled milk unless, in compliance with regulation 3, the words "THIS PRODUCT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR INFANTS" are mentioned on the label. - Reference of the measure
- Article 284
- 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 filled milk - Description
- Evaporated filled milk
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
- A31: Labelling 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
- 286. Special labelling requirement for condensed filled milk
No person shall import, manufacture, pack, store, offer for sale or sell any package containing condensed filled milk unless, in compliance with regulation 3, the words "THIS PRODUCT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR INFANTS" are mentioned on the label. - Reference of the measure
- Article 286
- 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 filled milk - Description
- Condensed filled milk
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
- A31: Labelling 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
- 288. Special labelling requirement for filled milk powder
No person shall import, manufacture, pack, store, offer for sale or sell any package containing filled milk powder unless, in compliance with regulation 3, the words "THIS PRODUCT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR INFANTS BELOW THE AGE OF SIX MONTHS" are mentioned on the label. - Reference of the measure
- Article 288
- 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 Filled milk powder - Description
- Filled milk powder
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 2106.90.90: --- Other
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling 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
- 292. Special labelling requirement for imitation cream
No person shall import, manufacture, store, offer for sale or sell any package containing imitation cream unless, in compliance with regulation 3 -
(a) the words "IMITATION CREAM” are mentioned on the label; and
(b) the label does not bear any pictorial suggesting that the product is cream derived
from cow's milk. - Reference of the measure
- Article 292
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2106.90.90 --- Other Yes Imitation cream - Description
- Imitation cream
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 0403.10.00: - Yogurt, 0403.90.10: -- Flavoured or containing fruits, nuts or cocoa and 0403.90.90: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling 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
- 305. Special labelling requirements for flavoured yogurt
No person shall import, manufacture, process, store, offer for sale or sell any package containing flavoured yogurt, unless in compliance with regulation 3 -
(a) the words "FLAVOURED YOGURT (followed by the name of the fruit or fruit flavouring)" are mentioned on the label; and
(b) the label does not bear any expression denoting fruit or pictorial representation of fruit where the yogurt does not contain fresh, canned, quick frozen or powdered fruit. - Reference of the measure
- Sub-article 305
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0403.10.00 - Yogurt Yes Flavoured yogurt 0403.90.10 -- Flavoured or containing fruits, nuts or cocoa No 0403.90.90 -- Other No - Description
- Flavoured yogurt
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
- A31: Labelling 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
- 163 (4) No person shall import, manufacture, store, offer for sale or sell any package containing a food to which an artificial sweetener has been added unless, in compliance with regulation 3, the label on the package specifically mentions the following - " THIS FOOD CONTAINS (here mention the name of the substance)
AS ARTIFICIAL SWEETENER. - Reference of the measure
- Sub-article 163 (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 Yes With artificial sweetener - Description
- Food to which an artificial sweetener has been added
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
- A31: Labelling 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
- 173(2) No person shall import, manufacture, process, pack, store, offer for sale or sell any special purpose food bearing a label with the words 'sugarless' or 'sugar free' or any other word of similar import, where the special purpose food contains any carbohydrate.
- Reference of the measure
- Sub-article 173(2)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products Yes Special purpose food - Description
- (a) infant formula;
(b) canned food for an infant or a child;
(c) cereal-based food for an infant or a child;
(d) low energy food;
(e) formula dietary food;
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
- A31: Labelling 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
- 175(2) Where an infant formula is intended for infants with special nutritional requirements, there shall be written in the label of such food, the specific requirements for which that formula is to be used and the dietary property or properties attributed to such food.
- Reference of the measure
- Sub-article 175(2)
- 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 Infant formula - Description
- Infant formula
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
- A31: Labelling 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
- 176(b) No person shall - import, pack, store, offer for sale or sell any infant formula which bears a label claiming that the infant formula is superior to breast milk.
- Reference of the measure
- Sub-article 176(b)
- 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 Infant formula - Description
- Infant formula
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
- A31: Labelling 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
- 177. Special labelling requirements for infant formula
(1) No person shall import, manufacture, pack, store, offer for sale or sell any infant formula unless, in compliance with regulations 3, the label specifically mentions the following -
(a) the method of preparing the food, including a statement of the quantity of food directed to be used in the preparation to be given to the infant;
(b) a statement suggesting the quantity of the prepared food to be given at one time, and the frequency at which such quantity is to be given daily to the infant and such a statement shall be provided for each month of age up to six months;
(c) any special storage instructions before and after the package has been opened;
(d) the nature of the carbohydrate, if any, present in the infant formula;
(e) the amount of energy expressed in kilo-calorie or kilo-joule;
(f) the amount of protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamin, and mineral contents per 100 grams of the food; and
(g) the expiry date, to which special attention shall be drawn. - Reference of the measure
- Sub-Article 177(1)
- 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 Infant formula - Description
- Infant formula
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
- A31: Labelling 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
- 180 (1) No person shall import, manufacture pack, store, offer for sale or sell any canned food for an infant or a child unless, in compliance with regulation 3, the label specifically mentions the following -
(a) the words "STRAINED" or "NON-STRAINED", as the case may be, followed by the name of the food;
(b) the words "NOT TO BE GIVEN TO INFANTS UNDER 4 MONTHS OF AGE";
(c) the common name of the animal or vegetable or plant from which the ingredient contained in the canned food is derived and its proportion;
(d) the name of the food additives used in the canned food;
(e) the amount of energy expressed in kilo-calories or kilo-joules;
(f) the amount of protein, fat, carbohydrate, vitamin and mineral content per 100 grams of the food;
(g) directions for preparation and use of the food;
(h) instructions on storage before and after the package has been opened; and
(i) the expiry date, to which special attention shall be drawn. - Reference of the measure
- Sub-article 180 (1)
- 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 - Description
- Canned 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
- A31: Labelling 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
- 183. Special labelling requirements for cereal-based food
(1) No person shall import, manufacture, pack, store, offer for sale or sell any cereal-
based food for an infant or a child unless, in compliance with regulation 3, the label specifically mentions the following -
(a) the words "NOT TO BE GIVEN TO AN INFANT UNDER 4 MONTHS OF AGE";
(b) the words "CEREAL-BASED FOOD FOR AN INFANT OR A CHILD";
(c) the common name of the cereal, and its proportion;
(d) the form of the cereal-based food including "cereal for an infant or a child", "rusk for an infant or a child", "biscuit" or "milk biscuit for an infant or a child";
(e) the name of the food additive used;
(f) the ingredients used and their respective proportions;
(g) the amount of energy expressed in kilo-calories and kilo-joules;
(h) the amount of protein, fat, carbohydrate, vitamin and mineral content per 100 grams of the food;
(i) directions for preparation and use of the food;
(j) instructions on storage before and after the package has been opened; and
(k) the expiry date, to which special attention shall be drawn. - Reference of the measure
- Sub-article 183(1)
- 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
- A31: Labelling 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
- 185. Special labelling requirements for low energy food
No person shall import, manufacture, pack, store, offer for sale or sell any low energy food for an infant or a child unless, in compliance with regulation 3, the label specifically mentions the following -
(a) the words "LOW ENERGY FOOD";
(b) the total weight and separate percentages of carbohydrates, protein, and fat in the package;
(c) the total energy value of the food in the package, or in each 100 grams of the food or where the food is in liquid form, in each 100 ml;
(d) details of the claim on which special suitability is based;
(e) an indication that the use of such low energy foods requires medical advice or supervision or as recommended by a dietician; and
(f) the expiry date, to which special attention shall be drawn. - Reference of the measure
- Article 185
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products Yes Low energy food - Description
- Low energy food
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
- A31: Labelling 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
- 187. Special labelling requirements for formula dietary food
No person shall import, manufacture, process, pack, store, offer for sale or sell any formula dietary food unless, in compliance with regulation 3, the label specifically mentions the following -
(a) the words "FORMULA DIETARY FOOD";
(b) a statement of the quantity of the food to be consumed in one day;
(c) a statement of the energy yield, expressed in kilo-calorie or kilo-joule, of that quantity of the food;
(d) the proportion of protein, fat, and carbohydrate in the food; and
(e) an indication that the use of such formula dietary food requires medical advice, medical supervision or as recommended by a dietician. - Reference of the measure
- Article 187
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products Yes Formula dietary food - Description
- Formula dietary food
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
- A31: Labelling 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
- 189. Special labelling requirements for dietary product
No person shall import, manufacture, process, pack, store or offer for sale or sell any dietary product unless, in compliance with regulation 3, -
(a) there is on the label the details of the claim on which special suitability is based; and
(b) the label does not make any claim associated with maintaining or reducing body weight. - Reference of the measure
- Article 189
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products Yes Dietary product - Description
- Dietary product
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 15: Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes
The measure came into effect on 01 January 2000
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A31: Labelling 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
- 193. Special labelling requirements for edible oil or fat
No person shall import, manufacture, process, pack, store or offer for sale or sell edible oil or fat unless in compliance with regulation 3, the label -
(a) mentions the words "COOKING OIL" or "BLENDED COOKING OIL";
(b) bears the appropriate terminology for the following quantitative standards -
(i) "CHOLESTEROL FREE" - less than 2 milligrams of cholesterol per 100 grams of oil or fat and not less than 45% unsaturated fat;
- not more than 25% saturated fat; and
(ii) "LOW CHOLESTEROL" - less than 20 milligrams of cholesterol per
per 100 grams of oil or fat. - Reference of the measure
- Article 193
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- Definition of edible oil and fat are as given in Article 190 of the Regulations.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 15 Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes Yes Edible fat or oil - Description
- (1) Edible oil includes -
(a) soya bean oil;
(b) peanut oil;
(c) cotton seed oil;
(d) sunflower oil;
(e) rape-seed oil;
(f) maize or corn oil;
(g) sesame oil;
(h) olive oil;
(i) mustard oil;
(j) low erucic rape-seed oil;
(k) refined coconut oil;
(l) edible palm oil;
(m) palm olein;
(n) edible safflower oil; and
(o) cardamon oil.
(2) Edible fat includes -
(a) margarine;
(b) vanaspati;
(c) dripping;
(d) suet;
(e) lard;
(f) shortening; and
(g) ghee or butter oil;
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- Entire world
A31: Labelling requirements
