Mung beans

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

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

Also not packed in hay, straw, chaff, etc. or any decomposing material.

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


ICR applies to the following Vigna radiata whole grains.

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.

If specified on the import permit, the seeds must be subjected to the following fumigation treatment prior to export:
  • Methyl Bromide fumigation at 80grm/m3 for 48 hours at temperatures 21 degrees Celsius or above
The exporter is to provide evidence attesting to the treatment 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.

Import permit dated 8 April 2015, 13 September 2021 and 24 April 2023.
12/05/2023 - New treatment option added.
31/10/2022 - Update to non-GMO requirements.
29/09/2021 - Updated Micor case based on NPPO requirements.
Initial Uploaded: 15/09/2016
Reviewed Uploaded: 18/07/2026