Mauritius #9839 (v.2)
Base data
- Notified in
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G/MA/QR/N/MUS/7/Add.1 01/05/2025
- Version validity
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04/06/2024 -
present
Current active version v.2
- Reporting member
- Mauritius
- In force from
- End date
- In force
- General description
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Prohibition to import Non-Biodegradable Single Use Plastic Products
"single use plastic product" means a plastic product intended to be used once only before it is thrown away.
- National legal basis
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Environment Protection (Control of Single Use Plastic Products) Regulations 2020
- Administrative mechanism
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A moratorium is in place from 15 January 2025 to 14 January 2026, with respect to single-use:
i) plastic cups and plastic bowls used solely for the packaging of dairy products (yoghurt, ice cream and butter), dessert, margarine and hot-filled packaged products (jelly and flan); and
(ii) plastic trays used solely for the Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) of fresh, cooked or pre-cooked food products such as meat, burger, seafood and cheese.
This moratorium is subject to an authorization from the Ministry of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change. This follows representations from the private sector regarding the challenges and readiness of the local food industry in transitioning to biodegradable alternatives, since alternatives are not readily available and affordable.
The temporary measure aims to provide stakeholders with adequate time to adapt, address supply chain constraints, and explore viable sustainable solutions.
- Responsible entities
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Ministry of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change
- HS version
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HS 2022
- Referenced WTO document symbol
Meta data
- WTO justifications
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XX:(b) - (b) necessary to protect human, animal or plant life or health;
GATT 1994 (GATT 1947 provisions)
Reported as: Article XX(b) of GATT-General Exceptions - Necessary to protect human, animal or plant life or health - Non-WTO commitments
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- Affected partners
- Non-affected partners
Measures
- Reported restrictions
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Tariff lines
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34
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3424.10.11
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Plastic bowl
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391729
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3917.29.11
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Plastic straw, including sealed plastic straw forming an integral part of the packaging of another p...
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392310
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3923.10.14
3923.10.13 3923.10.12 3923.10.15 3923.10.11 3923.10.16 |
Plastic plate
Plastic cup Plastic bowl Plastic tray Plastic hinged container Receptac... |
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392350
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3923.50.11
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Plastic lid for single use plastic product
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392410
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3924.10.15
3924.10.13 3924.10.12 3924.10.14 |
Plastic cutlery (forks, knives, spoons, chopsticks)
Plastic plate Plastic cup Plastic tray... |
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392490
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3924.90.91
3924.90.94 |
Plastic hinged container
Receptacles of any shape, with or without lid, used to contain food whic... |
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