Commodity

Commodity Structure

Tariff Information

Tariff

#	Tariff/Fee Code	Group Description	Activity	Rate	Unit	Valid From	Valid To
1	ED	Export Duty	Export	0%	U	01-01-2016	01-01-9999
2	IED	Import Excise Duty	Import	0%	U	01-01-2016	01-01-9999
3	VAT	Value Added Tax	Import	15%	U	01-01-2016	01-01-9999
4	FD	Fiscal Duty	Import	15%	U	01-01-2016	01-01-9999

Measures

#	Name	Type	Agency	Description	Law	Procedure	Valid To	Apply To
1	Obtaining New or Renewal of Health License in Respect of Food Business Operation	Licensing Requirement	Food Unit, MHMS	Health licensing for food business operators is a requirement under the Food Safety Act 2003 to ensure that food establishments meet safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards to prevent foodborne diseases.	Food Safety Act No. 10 of 2003 Food Safety Regulations 2009	Health License for Food Business Operation	06-12-0002	ALL
2	Obtaining Import Permit For Food Products	Permit Requirement	Food Unit, MHMS	A person who intends to import food under subsection (4) Article 24 of Food Safety Act 2003 must, first obtain a permit from the Central Board of Health and other agencies, specifying the conditions of importation and .reprocessing of the food products	Food Safety Act No. 10 of 2003	Import Permit for Food Products	06-12-0002	ALL

Standard

Procedures

#	Name	Description	Category	Agency	Measure	Form
1	Health License for Food Business Operation	Health licensing for food business operators is a requirement under the Food Safety Act 2003 to ensure that food establishments meet safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards to prevent foodborne diseases. All food businesses must obtain or renew a Health License from the Central Board of Health annually. The process involves submitting a completed application, necessary documents, and payment of prescribed fees. An inspection of the premises is conducted to assess compliance with food safety regulations. Operating without a valid license is an offence, with penalties including fines or imprisonment.	Import/Export	Food Unit, MHMS	Obtaining New or Renewal of Health License in Respect of Food Business Operation	Application for a Health License And/or Renewal Of A Health License In Respect Of A Food Business Operation
2	Import Permit for Food Products	Purpose of this procedure is to ensure that all imported food products comply with health and safety regulations, protecting consumers from potential risks. By carefully reviewing each application, the Food Unit and Central Board of Health help maintain public health standards and prevent the entry of unsafe or substandard food into the market.	Import	Food Unit, MHMS	Obtaining Import Permit For Food Products	Application For Import Permit

Legal Documents

#	Title	Type	Issuing Agency	Responsible Agency	Issue Date
1	Food Safety Act No. 10 of 2003	Act	Parliament of the Republic of Fiji	Food Unit, MHMS	26-08-2003
2	Food Safety Regulations 2009	Regulation	Ministry of Health and Medical Services	Food Unit, MHMS	26-08-2009

Forms

#	Title	Description	Issued By
1	Application for a Health License And/or Renewal Of A Health License In Respect Of A Food Business Operation	All premises engaged in food business operations must have current Health License issued by the Central Board of Health in accordance with Part 3 Section 16 and 17 of the Act. Must submit the application form available under the 25th schedule of the Food Control Regulations 2009 to Food Unit, Ministry of Health and Medical Services.	Food Unit, MHMS
2	Application For Import Permit	In accordance with Food Safety Act, 2003- Part 4, section 24(3) (4) (5)	Food Unit, MHMS