Packaging and Labelling

Overview

Good packaging is both a commercial and a compliance issue for Fijian exporters. Physically, your goods must survive long ocean or air transit from the Pacific, so use sturdy, moisture-resistant outer packaging and clear shipping marks. On the compliance side, wooden packaging and pallets must meet ISPM 15 (heat-treated and stamped) to be accepted by most importing countries, and BAF checks that packing is clean and pest-free before export. Consumer labelling rules are set by the destination market, not Fiji: for food and beverages that usually means product name, ingredients, net quantity in metric units, country of origin ('Product of Fiji'), best-before date, and allergen and nutrition information for markets like the EU, Australia and New Zealand. Domestic measurement claims are overseen by Fiji's Department of National Trade Measurement and Standards. Getting the label right for each market is essential because incorrect labelling is a common reason for consignments being rejected.