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CFIA Notice to Industry: Movement of Fresh Fruit into BC 

The CFIA has been made aware of reports of BC fruit sellers sourcing fresh fruit such as peaches from outside of the province, to supplement fruit that was lost during …



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APHIS to begin Lacey Act phase VII enforcement – Effective December 1st, 2024

The US Department of Agriculture’s APHIS branch is set to begin enforcement of the Lacey Act Phase VII beginning on December 1st, 2024.  This phase includes all remaining plant product …



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Section 301 China Tariff set to Increase

On May 14th, President Biden directed the US Trade Representative, Katherine Tai, to increase tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 on $18 billion of imports from …



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USDA APHIS Lifts Brown Rugose Certificate Requirements for Fresh Tomatoes and Peppers

The United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) has amended the Federal Order for imports of tomato and pepper hosts of the Tomato Brown Rugose …



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Section 301 China Tariff set to Increase

On May 14th, President Biden directed the US Trade Representative, Katherine Tai, to increase tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 on $18 billion of imports from …



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USDA APHIS Lifts Brown Rugose Certificate Requirements for Fresh Tomatoes and Peppers

The United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) has amended the Federal Order for imports of tomato and pepper hosts of the Tomato Brown Rugose …



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New Cosmetics Requirements – Effective July 1st, 2024

The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) represents a significant expansion of FDA’s authority to regulate cosmetics to help ensure the safety of cosmetic products. This requirement is …



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Oil country tubular goods – Notice of initiation of re-investigation

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today initiated a re-investigation to update the normal values and export prices, in accordance with the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), respecting certain …



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Silicon Metal – Notice of expiry review

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal will initiate an expiry review continuing, without amendment, its finding concerning the dumping and subsidizing of silicon metal containing at least 96.00 percent but less …



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Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) information session

The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) will be holding a webinar for stakeholders, partners and the public on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., Eastern Time. This session …



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Notice to industry – Update on test market authorization for nectarines grown in Canada

The test market authorization (TMA) issued for nectarines under the now repealed Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Regulations will expire on July 22, 2024. The Safe Food for Canadians Regulations sets …



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Moving Forward with the Energy Efficiency Regulations

This is to inform, that the proposed Regulations Amending the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016 (Amendment 18) has been published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, along with a Regulatory Impact …



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Preliminary anti-dumping duty determination (Pea protein)

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal, has conducted a preliminary injury inquiry into whether there is evidence that discloses a reasonable indication that the dumping and subsidizing of pea protein originating …



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APHIS to begin Lacey Act phase VII enforcement – Effective December 1st, 2024

The US Department of Agriculture’s APHIS branch is set to begin enforcement of the Lacey Act Phase VII beginning on December 1st, 2024.  This phase includes all remaining plant product …



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USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Proposes Amended Section 8e Import Inspection Fee Structure

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has proposed revisions to the regulations concerning  the inspection and certification of fresh fruits, vegetables, and other products regulated under Section 8e. The proposal …



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