fiji-compliance

name	fiji-compliance
description	BICON import permits, export health certificates, cold chain requirements, and food safety compliance. Use when building compliance-related features, documentation pages, or admin checklists.
allowed-tools	Read
disable-model-invocation	true

Fiji Fish Import Compliance

Australian side (your responsibilities)

• BICON import permit (bicon.agriculture.gov.au) — apply once, covers all species on permit
• Customs clearance at Canberra airport on arrival
• Food safety inspection (random, ~$200-300 when triggered)
• Temperature check on arrival (must be 0-4°C)
• ABN registered, GST if revenue > $75k/year
• Food Business Registration with local council
• Records kept for 3 years minimum

Fiji side (cousin's responsibilities)

• Fishing licence (local authority, annual)
• Export Health Certificate from Fiji Ministry of Fisheries (per shipment)
• Phytosanitary/Health Certificate (per shipment)
• Fish packed in foam cooler with food-grade gel ice packs
• Quality inspection before packing (gills red, flesh firm, no discolouration)
• Photos of packed fish + EHC sent to you before shipping

What causes rejection at Australian customs

• No Export Health Certificate
• Temperature above 10°C at arrival
• Fish visibly spoiled
• Species not on BICON permit
• Missing documentation

App implications

• Admin panel should have a compliance checklist per shipment
• Order summary sent to cousin must include: species list, quantities, EHC reminder
• Status tracking should not auto-advance past SHIPPED without documentation uploaded
• Privacy policy must cover customer data handling (Australian Privacy Act)

Contacts

• BICON: 1300 200 140
• Fiji Ministry of Fisheries: [phone]
• Fiji Airways Labasa Cargo: [phone]