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ABCs of Seed Importation into Canada

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has updated the ABCs of Seed Importation into Canada document. If you have any questions, please contact seedsemence@inspection.gc.ca          



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The CFIA Chronicle

For the latest on CFIA initiatives, services, research and other news – check out the latest edition of The CFIA Chronicle. This issue includes the following articles: The CFIA’s Standard …



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REMINDER: USDA Import Permits

As a reminder, please remember to send the import permits with your drivers.  Produce from origins other than Canada will often require an import permit.  This USDA permit is required …



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CBP Centers Validating Claims of US Origin on Steel Products and Aluminum Products

U.S. Customs & Border Protection has begun issuing requests to substantiate claims of U.S. origin steel and aluminum products for items classifiable in Chapters 72 and 73, not entered under …



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U.S. Section 232 Tariffs & Canadian Countermeasures

On May 31st, The United States ended the Canadian exemption from the Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum articles. The U.S. proclamation defined steel articles subject to the additional duties in …



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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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Canada Bolsters Prevention of Transshipment and Diversion of Steel and Aluminum Products Through Country of Origin Marking Regime

The following is available in its entirety on the Department of Finance Canada website. The Government of Canada is taking action to support Canadian steel and aluminum workers and industries …



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Additional Duty on Imports of Steel and Aluminum Articles under Section 232

Yesterday, CSMS 18-000372 was issued by U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) officially ending the exemptions of Canada, Mexico, and the European Union from the Section 232 steel and aluminum …



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Trump Ends Steel and Aluminum Tariff Exemptions for Largest U.S. Trading Partners

The United States has ended the exemptions for Canada, Mexico, and the European Union. The 25 percent tariff on steel articles and the 10 percent tariff on aluminum articles will …



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Notice of intent to impose countermeasures action against the United States in response to tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum products

The following appears on the Department of Finance Canada website. On May 31, 2018, the United States (U.S.) announced the imposition of tariffs on imports of certain steel and aluminum …



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FDA Releases Updated Small Business Guide for Food Facility Registration

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) released an updated ‘Small Entity Compliance Guide” to help businesses comply with food facility registration requirements.  This explains which types of facilities are …



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Trump, Whitehouse Resume Plan for Increased China Tariffs

On May 29th, a week after the administration stated the tariffs were on hold, the white House announced that they plan to pursue the 25 percent tariffs on many China …



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FDA’s VQIP Program will not be ready for 2019

In a constituent update this week, the FDA has advised that the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP) will not be ready for 2019 as planned.  VQIP is a voluntary fee-based …



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Industry Labelling Tool updates

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated the Industry Labelling Tool (ILT) to reflect the December 14, 2016 amendments to the ”Food and Drug Regulations” (FDR) related to nutrition …



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Updates to the CFIA Fish List

Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has added or modified the common names for the following fish species within the CFIA Fish List: Acipenser schrenckii Encrasicholina …



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