DAFF - IAN : 2026-55: Horticulture exports – Removal of Fiji’s import measures for fall armyworm

27 October 2026

Purpose

This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise stakeholders that import measures addressing the risk of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) have been removed for fresh fruit, vegetables and cut flowers exported to Fiji.

Summary of changes and key points

• The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji has confirmed that its previous import requirements for fall armyworm have been rescinded.
• Additional declarations confirming freedom from fall armyworm are no longer required on phytosanitary certificates.
• The import conditions for the relevant horticulture export commodities have been updated in the Manual of Importing Country Requirements (Micor).

Background

In 2024, IAN 2024-18 advised of new import requirements introduced by Fiji to address the risk of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) in host commodities. These included targeted inspections and fumigation of sweetcorn in husk.

The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji has since confirmed that these requirements are no longer required. IAN 2024-18 has therefore been rescinded.

Exporter responsibilities

Ensure you meet new conditions specified in import permits obtained from the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji.

Authorised officer responsibilities

Familiarise yourself with the revised import conditions in import permits issued by the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji and in Micor.

Contact information

If you have any questions regarding this IAN, please email Horticulture Exports Program.

Jemma Martin
Assistant Secretary
Plant Exports Branch