Food Regulations 1999.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Food additives Packaging/labelling Residues Fraud Standards Fruits/edible nuts Vegetables/legumes Treated food Meat Poultry products Milk/dairy products Condiments/herbs/spices Sugar Oils/oilseeds/fats

Geographical area

Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States

Abstract

These Regulations contain general rules for food labelling, food hygiene, food packing, marketing of food, etc. and formulate specific requirements for various kinds of food, including: frozen food, cereal, grain, pulse, legume, cereal product, starch and bread, tea, coffee, chicory, cocoa, chocolate drink, egg and egg product, special purpose food, edible oil or fat, tomato, vegetable and vegetable product, nut or nut product, milk and milk product, meat and meat product, fruit, fruit product and soft drink, fish and fish product, and bottled water. Regulation 3 defines labelling requirements of pre-packed food. No person shall import or manufacture any food, pre-packed food, appliance or container or contact material intended to be used for the preparation of any food, listed in the Third Schedule, unless he has obtained a pre-market approval permit issued by the Permanent Secretary (reg. 23). Regulations 26 to 32 provide for examination and sampling of food. Regulations 33 to 59 concern hygiene of food. Regulation 47 requires a food handler to have Food Handler's Certificate. Regulation 62 introduces a prohibition of importation and sale of food with excess contaminant. Regulations 79 to 105 contain rules relative to the import, manufacture, process, pack, store, offer for sale and use of food additives.

Full text

English

Website

health.govmu.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Food Act 1998 (Act No. 1 of 1998).

Legislation | Mauritius | 1998

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Food (Amendment) Regulations 2010 (G.N. 48 of 2010).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2009

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Standards, Authorization/permit, Breastfeeding/infant food, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (G.N. 171 of 2004).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2004

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2004 (G.N. 184 of 2004).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2004

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2010 (G.N. 93 of 2010).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2010

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Standards, Authorization/permit, Breastfeeding/infant food, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (G.N. 181 of 2014).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2014

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Standards, Condiments/herbs/spices

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (G.N. 229 of 2015).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2015

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Mineral water, Registration, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (G.N. 194 of 2016).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2016

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Standards, Beverages

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food (Amendment) Regulations, Government Notice no. 161 of 2022.

Legislation | Mauritius | 2022

Keyword: Fraud, Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Milk/dairy products, Packaging/labelling, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food (Amendment No. 2) Regulations, Government Notice no. 28 of 2023.

Legislation | Mauritius | 2023

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Treated food

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food (Amendment) Regulations 2021, Government Notice no. 191 of 2021.

Legislation | Mauritius | 2021

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Fruits/edible nuts, Meat, Milk/dairy products, Pesticides, Poultry products, Residues, Vegetables/legumes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2017 (G.N. 188 of 2017).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2017

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Standards, Beverages, Food additives, Codex Alimentarius

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (G.N. 155 of 2017).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2017

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2019 (G.N. 146 of 2019).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2019

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Food (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (G.N. 115 of 2019).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2019

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Milk/dairy products, Standards, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX