Biosecurity Solomon Islands has announced changes to Phytosanitary Certificate Issuance at Honiara International Airport.
Biosecurity Solomon Islands (BSI), under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) in a statement on Wednesday informed the public of important changes to services provided at the Biosecurity Airport office, effective Monday, 11 August 2025.
From this date, the Biosecurity Airport will no longer issue phytosanitary certificates for betel-nut and mustard stick.
Instead, the Airport office will provide:
– Inspection Certificates for handicrafts and artefacts
– Phytosanitary Certificates for plant and plant products – frozen or cooked (excluding betelnut and mustard stick).
The statement said, travellers intending to carry betel-nut or mustard stick must now obtain their phytosanitary certificates in advance from the Biosecurity Solomon Islands Head Office, located at the Catholic Chancery Building, opposite St. John School, Rove.
To ensure smooth service and avoid travel delays, BSI advises travellers to visit the Head Office at least one day before their departure date.
“We thank the travelling public for their understanding and cooperation as we implement these changes to improve efficiency and compliance with bio-security requirements,” said Biosecurity Solomon Islands.
– MAL
