Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/330 |
G-II§10 |
Fiji |
2016 |
Sectors |
Technical regulation or specifications |
Agriculture |
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(...) A small but growing volume of certified organic products, including coconut and fruit products and nutraceuticals are exported.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/330 |
G-II§11 |
Fiji |
2016 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Agriculture |
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The performance of the sector continues to be challenged by a combination of factors such as, vulnerability to natural disasters, inadequate infrastructure, and restrictive bio-security measures by trading partners, high production and transportation costs, poor husbandry practices, market deficiencies and limited access to finance by farmers.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/330 |
G-II§25 |
Fiji |
2016 |
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Risk assessment |
Mining |
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(...) The Government continues to ensure that environmental and social impact assessment, occupational health and safety standards and stakeholder engagements are undertaken prior to commencement of mining projects.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/330 |
G-II§27 |
Fiji |
2016 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Forestry |
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Fiji has the world's largest sustainable mahogany forest. (...)
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/330 |
G-II§30 |
Fiji |
2016 |
Sectors |
Other environmental requirements |
Fisheries |
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(...) The certification of Fiji's Albacore long-line fishery by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) in 2012 and the establishment of a Competent Authority ensure that no illegally caught fish enters the supply chain. At the same time, Fiji continues to undertake proactive domestic, sub-regional and regional measures to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and to ensure sustainability of limited fisheries resources.
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Fish
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Sustainable
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/330 |
G-III§10 |
Fiji |
2016 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The primary objectives of Fiji's trade policy are as follows:
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• To facilitate the mainstreaming of gender, environmental protection and other related policies to ensure coordination and policy coherence.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/330 |
G-III§20 |
Fiji |
2016 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Fiji remains committed to a successfully negotiated development friendly PACER (Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations) Plus aimed at securing long-term improved market access, preserving policy space, especially the right to regulate for development, creating employment, uplifting the livelihoods of Fijians and achieving sustainable development.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/330 |
G-V§2 |
Fiji |
2016 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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However, as a small and vulnerable economy, geographically and logistically located far from major markets and trading routes, facing supply-side infrastructure and productivity constraints and highly susceptible to natural disasters and climate change challenges, the country is at risk of further being marginalised if the multilateral trading system does not take into account such realities.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/330/REV.1 |
S-Summary§25 |
Fiji |
2016 |
Sectors |
Other environmental requirements |
Fisheries |
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Fisheries account for some 13% of merchandise exports, consisting mainly of tuna. Offshore tuna fishing is done by longline vessels, which must be licensed and land their catch in Fiji. A new decree and regulations were issued during the review period to ensure sustainable management of fisheries. According to the authorities, Fiji is in the process of "domesticating" its fishing fleet and licences are to be granted only to Fiji-flagged vessels; however, the foreign-flagged vessels that already have a licence will be allowed to continue fishing. Foreign investment in fisheries-related businesses is capped at 70% of equity. In addition to tax concessions, the Government assists the fishing industry through relatively high import tariffs for fresh (15%) and processed fish (32%).
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/330/REV.1 |
S-Summary§27 |
Fiji |
2016 |
Sectors |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
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Fiji relies heavily on imported fuels to meet its energy requirements, so reducing energy imports is one of the Government's policy objectives. Tax incentives are granted to promote development of renewable energy resources, which already account for half of power generation. (...)
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