Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is in the process of updating its website to harmonize the type of information provided and format used for food …

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated its phytosanitary import requirements for wooden and bamboo products. D-02-12: Phytosanitary import requirements for non-processed wood and other wooden products, bamboo and …

The following is available in its entirety on the Canada Border Services Agency website. D11-5-14, Canada–Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA) Rules of Origin The CUFTA may be found on the …

It has come to our attention that the FDA has been contacting food importers and advising that they intend to inspect the facilities for FSVP compliance.  This is different than the …

The FDA has created the “Food Safety Plan Builder” to help facilities meet the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).  This step-by-step program guides users through questions that …

The following is provided by Global Affairs Canada. Trade is about creating the best possible conditions for the middle class and those working hard to join it through economic growth, …

Certain Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin, Notice of Initiation of Investigations The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations on August 18, 2017, under the Special Import Measures Act respecting the alleged …

In July, 2017, the Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) released “Tariff Compliance Verifications – July 2017”.   The listed tariff classification trade compliance priorities include, but are not limited to: …

Please find attached the Government of Canada’s official comments on the 30 questions for stakeholder input regarding the establishment of a National Bio-engineered Food Disclosure Standard posted by the U.S. …

The FDA has created the “Food Safety Plan Builder” to help facilities meet the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).  This step-by-step program guides users through questions that …

This week, the FDA issued a “Small Entity Compliance Guide” to assist small businesses comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) regulations on ‘intentional alteration of food.’  This guide …

Per CSMSW message 17-000508, the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) is requesting feedback from stakeholders on the methods of sampling for produce in hopes of engaging those impacted. …

CBP has advised the trade that the ‘wide lane’ (5a) of the Blue Water Bridge will be closed from September 6th and reopen on September 10th.  This is due to …

The Department of Commerce requirement for countervailing duty (CVD) assessments took effect on August 14th, 2017.  The investigation has concluded that there is illegal subsidization of aluminum foil produced in …

The Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will allow importations of avocados from Columbia beginning September 14th, 2017.  There will be both orchard and packinghouse requirements as well as a …