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Biosecurity Promulgation 2008 (No. 28 of 2008).

Country/Territory
Fiji
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Fiji Sessional Legislation.
Long title
A Law to prevent the entry of animal and plant pests and diseases into the Fiji Islands; to control their establishment and spread in the Fiji Islands; to regulate the movement of animal and plant pests and diseases and of animals and plants and their products; to facilitate international cooperation in respect of animal and plant diseases; and for related matters.
Subject
Livestock, Environment gen., Cultivated plants
Keyword
Biosecurity Hazards Ecosystem preservation Animal health Inspection International trade Offences/penalties Plant protection Pests/diseases Quarantine Planting material/seeds Weeds Genetically modified organism (GMO) Alien species Basic legislation Biotechnology Plant production
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Law of the Interim Government provides for control by legal and administrative means of pests and diseases affecting animals, plants and their products, in order to avoid adverse effects from such pests and diseases on the economy, environment and health of the Fiji Islands. For this purpose, the Law, among other things, establishes the Biosecurity Authority of the Fiji Islands, defines biosecurity import and export procedures and provides for biosecurity border and internal control.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Repeals

Animals (Contagious Diseases) Act (CAP. 160).

Legislation | Fiji | 1975 (2005)

Keyword: Animal health, Quarantine, Pests/diseases, Slaughtering, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Plant Quarantine Act, 1982 (Act No. 4 of 1982).

Legislation | Fiji | 1982

Keyword: Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Institution, International trade, Certification, Authorization/permit, Organic waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animals Importation Act (CAP. 159).

Legislation | Fiji | 1970 (1978)

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Animal health, Quarantine, Inspection, International trade, Drugs, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Biosecurity Emergency (Termites) Regulations 2010 (L.N. No. 41 of 2010).

Legislation | Fiji | 2010

Keyword: Biosecurity, Pests/diseases, Disinfection/disinfestation, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX