Regulation

Food Regulations 1999

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The characteristics of the Regulation

Type of regulation:
Import Authorisation - required
Description of the regulation:

Import of (Lac; gums; resins and other vegetable saps and extracts) (Regulations 79 to 105)

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

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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

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The process in order to get compliance

Process for complying:

Pre-market Approval Permit is not required.

Health Clearance given after inspection at port of entry. The product to be imported should comply with Food Regulation 3 to 14 & Regulation 79 to 105.

File of the process for complying:
FOURTH-SCHEDULE.pdf
PMA_lac-gums-resin.pdf
Average time to get compliance:
1-2 days
Cost estimate to get compliance:

None

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.

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

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