Lentils - split

Country
Fiji (FJ)
Scientific Name
Lens culinaris
Group
Processed plant products
End use
Consumption
NPPO Details
Ministry of Agriculture Biosecurity Authority of Fiji Islands
Relevant Web Addresses
https://www.baf.com.fj
Criteria Criteria Required?
Import Permit Yes
Phytosanitary Certificate Yes
Additional Declaration/Endorsement Refer below
Protocol Market No
Consignments are to be free from pests, soil, weed seeds and extraneous material.

 

A copy of the import permit must be presented to an Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.


Micor case applies to bagged goods. Micor case can be used for coconut dahl which includes split lentils and coconut (Cocos nucifera) milk powder as long as split lentils are the majority ingredient in the product.
 

Non-GMO requirements:

If certification is required (refer to import permit/NPPO notification), the exporter is responsible for ensuring that the consignment is accompanied by a Certificate as to Condition attesting that the seed has not been genetically modified.

If requested, a Certificate as to Condition (Grain - GX46/Horticulture - HX46) can be issued for the consignment that is specifically supported from information supplied by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) and where it is a government requirement of the importing country for non-GMO certification (refer to import permit/NPPO Notification).

The following text must be added to the additional declaration field when a GX46/HX46 template is added to the RFP:

The Office of the Gene Technology Regulator has advised the department that there has been no intentional release into the Australian environment of genetically modified product(s) listed on this certificate.

 

Explanation of the endorsement


Endorsement 1055:

Applies to consignments where the product has been imported into Australia, packed into commercial bags and are being exported to Fiji. 

Endorsement 3009:

  • Applies to consignments containing goods that have been imported into Australia, re-packaged (but have not undergone further processing and are not re-labelled as Australian products) and exported to Fiji, and imported goods being re-exported in the original packaging as part of a mixed consignment of Australian and imported products. 
  • This Endorsement must be included for all goods of non-Australian origin which meet the above criteria (i.e. re-packaged and exported with no further processing, or re-exported in original packaging as part of a mixed consignment of Australian and imported products) regardless of additional declaration requirements specifically stated on the import permit.   
  • Exporter is to:

  • State the country of origin of the goods in the Additional Product Description, and

  • Provide a copy of the departmental document titled 'Release from biosecurity control' which contains the 'Final Directives: Finalised and Released' direction that was issued for the products after arrival and release in Australia to the Authorised Officer at the time of inspection, and upload a scanned copy of this document to PEMS before requesting authorisation.

 

Where applicable, the exporter is to provide evidence attesting to the endorsement and present it to the Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.


All other exports to Fiji will be issued a Phytosanitary certificate with No Additional Declaration.
 

Consignments are to be packed in clean, new packages/bags not previously used for any purpose.

Exporter is to ensure any packing used is not hay, straw, chaff, or any decomposing material.

If stated by permit consignments must be hulled and subject to a heat treatment process (dried, roasted and dehydrated) to ensure the product is ready for consumption.
 

The exporter is to provide evidence attesting to the treatment and present it to the department at time of authorisation.

 

Details of treatment to be endorsed on the phytosanitary certificate in the treatment section.

Option 1 (EXDOC Endorsement 1055) 
1) The product has fully complied with the Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry import requirements and standards and is allowed to be retailed in Australia.
 

Option 2 (EXDOC Endorsement 3009)
1) The goods have fully complied with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry import requirements and standards and are allowed to be retailed in Australia.

Import permits dated 11 June 2018, 22 August 2022, 28 March 2024. NPPO advice regarding additional declaration requirement for non-Australian origin goods verified on 6 August 2026.
 

07/10/2026 - Added existing Endorsement 3009.
02/09/2026 - Added explanation of the endorsement.
06/02/2026 - Amended text of endorsement 1055.
16/05/2024 - Update to general requirements to include non-GMO certification.
01/11/2022 - Update to general requirements to include coconut dahl.
 

Initial Uploaded: 30/04/2015
Reviewed Uploaded: 07/10/2026