To obtain a Catch Certificate, first download the application form from the FTIP or the Ministry of Fisheries website, and carefully complete it with all required details. Attach necessary documents. A Catch Certificate certify that fish or fish products have been legally caught and meet specific international traceability and conservation standards.
Step 1: Prepare the Application
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To prepare the application for an Catch Certificate, download the required form from FTIP or the Ministry of Fisheries website. Complete the application carefully, ensuring all necessary documents are attached. |
Step 2: Payment
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Pay the required fees at the Ministry of Fisheries and collect the receipt once the payment is complete. |
Step 3: Submit the Application
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Submit the completed application in writing to the Director of Fisheries. The Ministry of Fisheries will review the submission, and if any documents are missing or incomplete, the trader will be notified to provide the necessary information. |
Step 4: Collect Your Catch Certificate
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If the application is approved, the Ministry of Fisheries will register and validate the Catch Certificate. The exporter can then collect the certificate. If the application is rejected, the applicant will be informed of the reasons for the rejection. |
| # | Title | Description | Issued By | File |
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| 1 | Fiji Catch Certification | The Fiji Catch Certificate is required for the export of fish or fish products for commercial purposes. An export permit will not be issued without this certificate, except for personal use exports under 10 kilograms. To apply for a Fiji Catch Certificate, an applicant must submit a completed form, pay the required fees, and provide additional information as requested by the Director. | Ministry of Fisheries |
| # | Name | Description | Measure Type | Agency | Comments | Legal Document | Validity To | Measure Class |
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| 1 | Catch Certificates for Fisheries export | The Fiji Catch Certificate is required for the export of fish or fish products for commercial purposes. An export permit will not be issued without this certificate, except for personal use exports under 10 kilograms. | Permit Requirement | Ministry of Fisheries | The certificate will only be issued if the fish or fish product was caught by a Fiji fishing vessel not listed on the IUU (Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated) vessel list, and if the vessel complies with international conservation measures. | Offshore Fisheries Management Regulations 2014 | 0002-12-02 | Good |
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