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This is a comprehensive list of governing authorities and the priority humanitarian logistics authorities. 

 

Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji 

The Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji (CAAF) retained the technical regulatory functions of the aviation industry to comply with National and International standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices. Its functions also include the registration of aircraft; safety of air navigation and aircraft; control of air traffic; certification of aircraft and operators; licensing of aircrew and airports. 

Fiji Revenue and Customs Service 

The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) is the regulatory authority determining all customs and tariff issues within Fiji. Formerly the Inland Revenue Department and the Fiji Islands Customs Service, FRCS advises the state on matters relating to taxation and customs and excise and liaises with appropriate Ministries and statutory bodies on such matters. It represents the State internationally in respect of matters relating to taxation or customs and excise. 

Biosecurity Authority of Fiji 

The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF) was established under the Biosecurity Promulgation in December 2008. It is a Commercial Statutory Authority under the Public Enterprise Act 1996. BAF is mandated to protect Fiji’s agricultural sector from the introduction and spread of animal and plant pests and diseases, facilitate access to viable agro-export markets and ensure compliance of Fiji’s agro-exports to overseas market requirements. 

BAF manages quarantine controls at our borders to minimise the risk of exotic pests and diseases entering the country. It also provides import and export inspection and certification to help retain Fiji’s favourable animal, plant and human health status and wide access to overseas export markets. 

BAF undertakes visual inspections and test of all imported goods. Certain countries have specific protocols of allowable goods for importation. Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are not accepted in Fiji and all goods must be accompanied by a GMO-free certification. Chemical residue testing is not undertaken in Fiji but samples in the past have been shipped to the United States of America for testing. Any goods that do not comply are rejected 

Telecommunication Authority of Fiji 

The Telecommunications Authority of Fiji (TAF) is the regulatory authority for all telecommunication matters and has the following functions - 

  • to implement the telecommunications policy in accordance with its powers under the Promulgation; 

  • to assist through mediation the resolution of disputes between licensees or between licensees and consumers; 

  • to manage State assets through allocating, assigning and supervising the use of radio spectrum and frequencies;  

  • to manage State assets through allocating, assigning and supervising the use of numbering; 

  • to promote investor confidence relating to telecommunications; 

  • to protect consumer interests and promote consumer awareness relating to telecommunications; 

  • to represent the Government in regional and international organizations and obligations, when the Minister has officially delegated such tasks to the Authority; and 

  • to perform any other functions assigned to it under the Promulgation or any other written law. 

“State assets” refers to radio frequency spectrum or the national telephone numbering system and includes any other telecommunication assets prescribed under the Promulgation. 

Fiji Roads Authority 

Fiji Roads Authority (FRA) is the organisation responsible for planning, developing and maintaining Fiji’s $6 billion road infrastructure. The infrastructure primarily consists of approximately 7500 km of road, 1200 bridges, 9000+ streetlights and 45 jetties. FRA operates as a body corporate governed under the leadership of a board. FRA manages the road assets primarily through out-sourced contracts with the private sector. The exception to this is certain maintenance work carried out by Municipal Councils and the management of roads in the outer islands, which are administered by the Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development under a Memorandum of Understanding with FRA. 

Fiji Islands Maritime Safety Administration 

The Fiji Islands Maritime Safety Administration (FIMSA) regulates the shipping industry, covering surveys, inspections, classification and certification of vessels, port state control, monitoring of shipping within national waters, and regulation of inter-island shipping. In March 2006, FIMSA was reorganized, due to a reform of Fiji Islands’ ports, and to ensure port compliance with the requirements of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. FIMSA, consequently, took over the regulatory activities of the Maritime and Ports Authority of Fiji Islands. 

FIMSA Divisions: 

  1. Hydrographical 

  1. Regulation and Rulemaking 

  1. Seafarers & Assessment 

  1. Ship Inspection 

  1. Marine Pollution 

  1. Port State Control 

  1. Shipping Office 

Land Transport Authority 

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is the principal licensing authority for all forms of land transportation, irrespective of whether it is driven on private or public road and performs the key role of ensuring adequate, effective, efficient and safe land transportation throughout Fiji. It provides licensing and compliance services and focuses on road safety. 

Laboratory and Quality Testing 

As outlined above the BAF undertakes visual testing of all imported goods arriving in Fiji. Limited testing is available locally however international testing laboratories have agencies in Fiji who will send samples overseas for analysis. The University of the South Pacific provides food quality testing for Food Safety Standards in Suva. There is also an agricultural soil and plant testing facility available based on nutrient analysis. 

For more information on regulatory departments and quality control laboratories’ contact details, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.3 Laboratory and Quality Testing Company Contact List. 

  

 

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