The Draft Food Regulations 2023 will replace the current Food Regulations 1999, with the objective to further strengthen the food control framework in Mauritius by setting standards for the following:
− Food composition and labelling, including labelling requirements for pre-packed food;
− Packages for food, including standards for food grade material, which can be used for packaging;
− Pre-approval permit for any novel food, food produced using gene technology and irradiated food;
− Examination and sampling of food for clearance at border level as well as surveillance at domestic level;
− Food hygiene pertaining to building and facilities, food handling practices and personal hygiene of food handlers;
− Contaminants levels to protect the market from the sale of unsafe food;
− Chilled and frozen food to enable the transport, storage, display and sale of perishable food safely;
− Food additives, which can be used in specific food and at which level;
− Salt, which is allowed for sale;
− Cereal and cereal product for the sale of fortified flour;
− Egg and egg product to ensure their safe consumption;
− Special purpose food for the health protection of infants and children;
− Edible oil or fat concerning saturated fat and trans-fat;
− Mayonnaise and sauce for their production;
− Milk and milk product to ensure their safety and nutritional quality;
− Meat and meat product processing and sale;
− Fish and fish product, which are safe for human consumption;
− Packaged water and natural mineral water for their production and sale;
− Food safety management system requirement for food establishments involved in specific types of food, mayonnaise, fish and fish product, meat and meat product, and packaged water and natural mineral water; and
− Food prohibited for sale in educational institutions, such pre-primary, primary and secondary schools.
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