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Consultation: Openness and Transparency at the CFIA

How can the Canadian Food Inspection Agency be more transparent? As part of maintaining trust in Canada’s regulatory system for food, plants and animals, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) …



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Fee Increase ~ Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) Program

CN 18-06, Fee Increase – Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) Program The Canada Border Services Agency has been notified by Transport Canada, Registrar of Imported Vehicles that certain fees are …



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Tutorial Video for the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS)

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is pleased to announce the release of the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) tutorial video. The video was created to guide users on how …



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Pre-publication of proposed regulatory changes to Canada’s beer compositional standards

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is proposing to amend the beer compositional standards under the Food and Drug Regulations (FDR) and has published proposed regulatory changes in the Canada …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

The following are available on the Canada Border Services Agency website. Notice of Initiation of Investigation - 54-inch Gypsum Board The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated an investigation on June …



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Section 301 Tariffs on China Origin Goods Effective July 6th

It was recently announced that the United States will begin collecting 25 percent tariffs on 818 different classifications of goods made in China.  These additional duties will begin July 6th, …



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Implementing legislation for the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)

The Government of Canada is committed to diversifying and expanding market access opportunities that will help Canadian businesses grow and create job opportunities for hard-working Canadians. [On June 14, 2018], …



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Webinars for Vaping Industry on Regulatory Requirements under the CCPSA

The following is provided by Health Canada Invitation: Webinars for Vaping Industry on Regulatory Requirements under the CCPSA On May 23, 2018, Bill S-5 (An Act to amend the Tobacco …



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Copper Pipe Fittings threatening to cause injury

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal finds the dumping and subsidizing of pressure pipe fittings and drainage, waste and vent pipe fittings, made of cast copper alloy, wrought (or “wrot”) copper …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

The following information is now available on the Canada Border Services Agency website. Oil Country Tubular Goods – Notice of Initiation of Normal Value Review (HLD CLARK) Concrete Reinforcing Bar …



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Steel & Aluminum Tariffs: Bond Saturation

As we continue to follow the effects of Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum, we would like to remind importers of customs bond requirements and the potential for quick …



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Reminder: FDA Reporting on LED Lighting

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued CSMS message 17-000330 regarding their regulatory authority over light emitting diodes (LED) that are contained in bulbs, fixtures, and other products.  These …



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Comprehensive List of Retaliatory Tariffs

The coalition of American Metal Manufacturers and Users posted a “comprehensive list of retaliatory tariffs” that are either currently effective or proposed against the United States. This list includes: • …



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Safe Food for Canadians Regulations

On Jun 13, 2018, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced that final Safe Food for Canadians Regulations …



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Anti-Dumping Duties – Cold-Rolled Steel

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations, on May 25, 2018, under the Special Import Measures Act respecting the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of certain cold-rolled steel in …



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