Corn
Country
Fiji (FJ)
Scientific Name
Zea mays
Group
Vegetables
End use
Fresh
NPPO Details
Ministry of Agriculture Biosecurity Authority of Fiji Islands
Relevant Web Addresses
| Criteria | Criteria Required? |
|---|---|
| Import Permit | Yes |
| Phytosanitary Certificate | Yes |
| Additional Declaration/Endorsement | Yes |
| Protocol Market | No |
Original and certified translation of the import permit must be presented to the Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.
All fresh fruits and vegetables to Fiji must undergo a targeted inspection for fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda). Please refer to the Reference: Pests, diseases and contaminants of horticultural commodities and the Reference: Plant exports guide – Sampling horticulture for information on this pest and conducting a targeted inspection.
Explanation of the endorsements
Option 1 EXDOC Endorsement 7747
- Only applies to corn with husk
Option 2 EXDOC Endorsement 7746
- Only applies to corn without husk
Where applicable, the exporter is to provide evidence attesting to the endorsement and present it to the Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.
Details of treatment to be endorsed on the phytosanitary certificate in the treatment section.
The exporter is to provide evidence attesting to the treatment and present it to the Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.
Fumigation
- Fumigation with methyl bromide at:
- 34g/m3 with 74.9 Ct (calculated on 54% retention rate) for 3 hours at 20°C or above;
- 40g/m3 with 88.2 Ct (calculated on 54% retention rate) for 3 hours at 15°C or above;
- 46g/m3 with 101.4 Ct (calculated on 54% retention rate) for 3 hours at 10°C or above.
- FUMIGATED WITH METHYL BROMIDE AT 34GRM/M3 WITH 74.9 CT FOR 3 HOURS AT 20 DEGREES CELSIUS OR ABOVE
- FUMIGATED WITH METHYL BROMIDE AT 40GRM/M3 WITH 88.2 CT FOR 3 HOURS AT 15 DEGREES CELSIUS OR ABOVE
- FUMIGATED WITH METHYL BROMIDE AT 46GRM/M3 WITH 101.4 CT FOR 3 HOURS AT 10 DEGREES CELSIUS OR ABOVE
Option 1 (EXDOC Endorsement 7747)
1) The corn in this consignment has been treated with Methyl Bromide,
2) The consignment was inspected and found free from all life stages of Spodoptera frugiperda (Fall armyworm).
Option 2 (EXDOC Endorsement 7746)
Option 2 (EXDOC Endorsement 7746)
1) The consignment was inspected and found free from all life stages of Spodoptera frugiperda (Fall armyworm).
Correspondence from NPPO 26 February 2024
05/04/2024 - Created case based on NPPO requirements.
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