Popping corn
Country
Fiji (FJ)
Scientific Name
Zea mays
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 |
If indicated on the import permit, the variety name of the Zea mays seed will need to be endorsed as part of the scientific name on the phytosanitary certificate. Seeds may be certified as 'Zea mays' or 'Zea mays var everta' depending on the botanical name on the import permit.
Import permits may indicate that freedom from Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is required. The NPPO of Fiji has advised the department that the endorsement for freedom from Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is not required for grain, nut or processed plant product commodities and is only required for fresh produce hosts.
The additional declaration is only to be endorsed on the phytosanitary certificate when the import permit specifically states this requirement. If the import permit does not require endorsement of freedom from specific pests or diseases, a phytosanitary certificate with nil additional declaration is to be issued.
Exporter is to ensure any packing used is not hay, straw, chaff, or any decomposing material.
The additional declaration is only to be endorsed on the phytosanitary certificate when the import permit specifically states this requirement. If the import permit does not require endorsement of freedom from specific pests or diseases, a phytosanitary certificate with nil additional declaration is to be issued.
Exporter is to ensure any packing used is not hay, straw, chaff, or any decomposing material.
Explanation of the endorsement
Endorsement 607:
Endorsement 607:
- An area freedom certificate is required to endorse freedom from Corn smut (Ustilago maydis).
If required by the import permit, consignments must be subjected to some form of high heat process (e.g. hulled, dried, roasted or dehydrated) prior to export.
The exporter is to provide a packer's declaration or a manufacturer's declaration attesting to the treatment and present it to the Authorised Officer at the time of inspection.
If stated in the import permit, details of treatment must be endorsed in the treatment section on the phytosanitary certificate. Details of treatment do not require endorsement in the treatment section of the phytosanitary certificate if it is not stated in the import permit.
If stated in the import permit, details of treatment must be endorsed in the treatment section on the phytosanitary certificate. Details of treatment do not require endorsement in the treatment section of the phytosanitary certificate if it is not stated in the import permit.
Option 1 (EXDOC Endorsement 607)
1) Corn smut (Ustilago maydis) is known not to occur in the area of production.
1) Corn smut (Ustilago maydis) is known not to occur in the area of production.
Import permit dated 8 September 2020, 11 July 2023 and 13 September 2024. NPPO advice dated 26 February 2024.
22/05/2026 - Removed endorsement 7746. Updated general requirements to include information about Fall armyworm endorsement.
01/11/2024 - Endorsement 7746 added. Explanation of endorsement text updated.
24/08/2023 - Additional product (variety) added to ICR list.
01/11/2024 - Endorsement 7746 added. Explanation of endorsement text updated.
24/08/2023 - Additional product (variety) added to ICR list.
Initial Uploaded: 26/07/2016
Reviewed Uploaded: 18/07/2026