Mauritius has imposed a comprehensive ban on the import of non-compliant tobacco products, including those without plain packaging or with carbon monoxide yields exceeding ten milligrams per cigarette,,,,, and.
Mauritius Bans Non-Compliant Tobacco and High-CO Cigarettes
Importers must follow plain packaging rules and strict limits on carbon monoxide and packet sizes.
What changed
Smokeless tobacco products including chewing tobacco and snuff are prohibited.
Roll-your-own tobacco, cigarette paper, and related accessories are banned.
Plain packaging required for all tobacco products intended for inhalation.
High-CO cigarettes banned if yields exceed 10 milligrams per cigarette.
Packet size restricted to exactly 20 sticks per import packet.
Who it affects
Tobacco importers must obtain clearance from the Ministry of Health and Wellness for certain HS codes,.
Manufacturers must ensure products meet plain packaging standards and 20-stick packet limits,.
Mauritius has enacted strict import controls over tobacco products to ensure compliance with plain packaging, carbon monoxide limits, and prohibited forms of use. Cigarettes must now be imported only in packets containing exactly 20 sticks, and those with carbon monoxide yields above 10 milligrams per cigarette are banned. Additionally, smokeless tobacco products, including chewing tobacco and snuff, are prohibited, while roll-your-own tobacco, cigarette paper, and related accessories are banned. These measures are administered by the National Agricultural Products Regulatory Office (NAPRO) and enforced by the MRA Customs, with clearance required from the Ministry of Health and Wellness for certain HS codes under and.
Plain Packaging Requirement
All tobacco products intended for inhalation without combustion must comply with plain packaging standards, excluding certain nicotine-containing or non-inhalation products, as mandated.
Cigarette Packet Size Restriction
Cigarettes containing tobacco may only be imported in packets of exactly 20 sticks, a requirement enforced.
Prohibition of Smokeless Tobacco
The import of chewing tobacco, snuff, and other manufactured tobacco substitutes is prohibited, as defined in regulation.
Carbon Monoxide Yield Limit
Cigarettes with a carbon monoxide yield exceeding 10 milligrams per cigarette are banned, as specified in regulation.
Ban on Roll-Your-Own Tobacco Accessories
The import of loose tobacco for hand-rolling, cigarette paper in rolls or booklets, and associated accessories is prohibited.