Other
Country
Fiji (FJ)
Group
Grains / Seeds
End use
Consumption
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 | Refer below |
| Protocol Market | No |
Explanation of endorsement:
Endorsement 3009
Applies to consignments containing seed that has been imported into Australia, re-packaged and exported to Fiji. Exporter is to either:
- State the country of origin of the seeds in the Additional Product Description, or
- 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 time of inspection, and upload a scan of this document to PEMS before requesting authorisation.
A phytosanitary certificate with nil additional declaration is to be issued for seeds of Australian origin or for an import permit that does not state this additional declaration requirement.
Option 1 (EXDOC Endorsement 3009)
1) The seeds have fully complied with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry import requirements and standards and is allowed to be retailed in Australia.
2) The untreated seeds have been imported into Australia meeting all of the Australian Quarantine Standards.
Import permit dated 28 July 2022, consultation with Plant Import Operations 24 August 2022 and import permit dated 20 August 2024 and 20 May 2025. Fijian NPPO advice that Endorsement 7746 does not apply to seed and grain imports to Fiji.
05/05/2026 - Removed endorsement 7746.
25/06/2025 - Updated general requirements to state “A phytosanitary certificate with nil additional declaration is to be issued for an import permit that does not state this additional declaration requirement.”
18/10/2024 - Added explanation and text for endorsement 7746.
26/08/2022 - Amended text for endorsement 3009.
08/08/2022 - Created case based on NPPO requirements.
25/06/2025 - Updated general requirements to state “A phytosanitary certificate with nil additional declaration is to be issued for an import permit that does not state this additional declaration requirement.”
18/10/2024 - Added explanation and text for endorsement 7746.
26/08/2022 - Amended text for endorsement 3009.
08/08/2022 - Created case based on NPPO requirements.
Initial Uploaded: 08/08/2022
Reviewed Uploaded: 18/07/2026