Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
A14: Authorization requirement for sanitary and phytosanitary reasons for importing certain products 
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
66. Irradiated food
(1) Subject to paragraph (2), no person shall import, manufacture, process, pack, store, offer for sale or sell any food which has been exposed to ionizing radiation.
(2) The Permanent Secretary may issue a certificate in writing allowing a person to import, manufacture, process, pack, store, offer for sale or sell food which has been exposed to ionising radiation. 
Reference of the measure
Article 66 
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 Exposed to ionizing radiation    
Description
Food which has been exposed to ionizing radiation 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world    
Description
Entire world