Environment Management (Amendment) Act 2020
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| 1 | Environment Management (Amendment) Act 2020. |  PDF |
Measures / Standards
| # | Name | Type | Agency | Description | Law | Valid To | Apply To |
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| 1 | Import of plastics | Permit Requirement | Ministry of Environment and Climate Change | The import of plastic products in Fiji requires importers of specific plastic items, such as non-biodegradable high and low-density polyethylene bags, to obtain an import permit issued by the Director of Environment. This permit is mandatory for items used for specific purposes, including packaging food and beverages, medical purposes, agricultural uses, etc. |
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(not set) | ALL |
| 2 | Waigani Process | General | Ministry of Environment and Climate Change | The Waigani Process is a regional diplomatic and policy framework focused on the sustainable management and conservation of tuna fisheries in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean. The process is named after Waigani, a suburb in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, where the initial discussions and agreements among Pacific Island countries took place | Environment Management (Amendment) Act 2020. | (not set) | ALL |
| 3 | Obtaining a Recycling Permit | Permit Requirement | Ministry of Environment and Climate Change | The import of plastic bottles and batteries into Fiji for recycling is regulated through a mandatory environmental permit issued by the Ministry of Environment. This permit is required under the Environment Management (Waste Disposal and Recycling) Regulations 2007 and aims to ensure proper handling, storage, and recycling of materials that may pose environmental risks. Importers must obtain this permit before bringing these items into the country. | Environment Management (Amendment) Act 2020. | (not set) | ALL |
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