Biosecurity Promulgation 2008 (No. 28 of 2008). Country/Territory Fiji Document type Legislation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Fiji Sessional Legislation. Long titleA 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