The Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority (FIRCA) said it is closely monitoring the movement of all bottled water held in stock by the ten water bottling companies in the country in light of the increased duty on bottled water.
FIRCA chief executive officer Jitoko Tikolevu said while they are awaiting instructions from the interim government on the decision by the ten companies to cease production, the new taxes are in force and have to be enforced.
10 water bottling companies are expected to meet with the interim Finance Minister tomorrow to discuss the 20 cents per litre export duty on all the mineral water exported and the 20 cents per litre excise duty on mineral water sold locally.
The companies have ceased all production and said more than 700 people stand to lose their jobs.
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FIRCA Monitors Bottled Water Movement
