Regulations 23 and 24 of the Food Regulations GN 173 of 1999

The characteristics of the Regulation

Type of regulation:

Import Authorisation - required

Description of the regulation:

IMPORT (Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar) Regulations 384 to 407 & Regulations 342 to 367

Official text describing the regulation:

PMA-bevspirvinegar.pdf
THIRD-SCHEDULE-BEV.pdf

Partner countries to which it applies:

All countries

Authority who issued the regulation:

Ministry of Health and Wellness
Food Import Unit
Atchia Building, 1st Floor, Mgr. Gonin St., Port-Louis
(230) 210-1345
https//health.govmu.org

Contact: 

Food Import Unit
moh_fiu@govmu.org

How is the regulation enforced?

Where/when is the control enforced:

No application for Import Permit. Health Clearance given after inspection at Port of Entry.

Authority enforcing the control:

Ministry of Health and Wellness
Food Import Unit
Atchia Building, 1st Floor, Mgr. Gonin St., Port-Louis
(230) 210-1345
https//health.govmu.org

Contact: 

Food Import Unit
moh.fiu@govmu.org

The process in order to get compliance

Process for complying:

Health Clearance given after inspection at port of entry. The product to be imported should comply with Food Regulation 3 to 14 & Food Regulation 384 to 407 & Food Regulations 342 to 367.

Average time to get compliance:

1-2 days

Cost estimate to get compliance:

The permit is issued immediately after ensuring that the standards mentioned in the certificate required at the time of application complies with the Food Act and its regulations. (within 24 hrs.)

Once I have it, what do I have to do:

Clearance of Imported Consignment at Port of Entry.
Health Clearance from the Ministry of Health to be forwarded to Mauritius Revenue Authority to authorize delivery from customs/bonds.

The application for a Health clearance is made electronically through the Customs Network System on every consignment at time of import.

Validity of the compliance:

one calendar year

Required Documents to process:

A.    Compulsory Documents:

1. Bill of Entry (BOE) (or a Validated Import Reference Number having legal recognizance);
2. Bill of Lading as mentioned in the Bill of Entry (BoE) for sea consignment or Air Way Bill as mentioned in the Bill of Entry (BoE) for air consignment;
3. Stuffing list, Packing List; and
4. Commercial Invoice as mentioned in the Bill of Entry (BoE);

B.    Apart from the above-mentioned compulsory documents, additional documents (if applicable) to be attached, e.g.,

•  Health Certificate issued by the competent authority of the exporting country certifying the fitness for human consumption of the food consignment;
• Certificate of Analysis/Test Certificate with composition (Ingredients);
• Free Sale Certificate

Authority delivering compliance:

Ministry of Health and Wellness
Food Import Unit
Atchia Building, 1st Floor, Mgr. Gonin St., Port-Louis
(230) 210-1345
https//health.govmu.org

Contact: 

Food Import Unit
moh.fiu@govmu.org