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 (Essentials oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations)

Official text describing the regulation:

PMA-essenoils-resin-perfum-cos-toiprepa.pdf
THIRD-SCHEDULE_ESSENCE.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?

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:

Pre-Market Approval is required (*See document attached)

A written application in form of the Forth Schedule of the Food Regulations accompanied with a sample of the foodstuff to be imported or manufactured in its original package.  On application, the applicant will be immediately provided with a checklist for chemical and bacteriological analysis required.   

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.)

Cost estimate to get compliance:

None

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.,

• Pre-market Approval Permit of the Food Product from the Importer;
• 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);
• Receipt of payment for fumigation of food container;
• Import Permit issued by Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security in case of primary agriculture produce/ horticultural produce;
• Import Permit & Provisional Landing Permit issued by Division of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security, in case of livestock products
• Import Permit Issued by Ministry of Ocean Economy, Marine Resources, Fisheries and Shipping in case of seafood and seafood products;
• Health Declaration by master /skipper with respect to fish/seafood consignments lying on board fishing vessels;
• Phyto-Sanitary Certificate issued by the Plant Quarantine Department of Exporting Country in case of primary agriculture/ horticulture produce with fumigation endorsement;
• Radio Activity Certificate, If irradiation ls used;
• 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