Description of content: The
Draft Food Regulations 2023 are intended to replace the Food Regulations of
1999, with the overarching aim of fortifying food control framework in Mauritius
to align with international food standards. These regulations specify the
requirements 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 its 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 its 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 school.
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