Australia Issues Import Conditions for Fresh Chilli Fruit from Fiji

On April 1st, 2024, the Australian Government-Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, published a document on the “Import Conditions for Fresh Chilli Fruit Imported from Fiji” except the Island of Rotuma.

The notice highlights the following key points:

• Allows the permit of three varieties of Chilli fruit namely- bird’s eye, hot rod, and red fire;
• Import conditions procedures are outlined as per biosecurity import requirements for fresh Capsicum spp. fruit;
• Applicable for the following countries Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Vanuatu;
• A valid import permit is required and must be issued by the department before the export;
• Applies to Importers of fresh horticulture produce, brokers, and Pathway Operations Cargo - Assessments.

The import requirements are effective from April 1st, 2024.

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