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FDA Seeks comment on PMN Exemption for Class II Medical Devices

The FDA has asked for comment on a proposed list of items for exemption from Pre-market Notification (PMN) reporting for imports into the United States.  Comments on this proposal are …



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Customs Forms CF28s & CF29s Reportedly being sent directly to Importers

This week, a trade industry group reported that Requests for Information (CF28) and Notices of Action (CF29) forms, are being mailed directly to importers of record, without a copy being …



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Blanket TSCA Certification No Longer Accepted by US Customs

Effective March 21st, importers are no longer be able to submit blanket TSCA (Toxic Substance Control Act) certifications. If your company has goods that are regulated by TSCA, please contact …



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FDA’s Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) begins May 27th!!!

A key component on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP). On May 27th, the importers of record (IOR) must report additional information on …



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Update to the Processed Egg Manual – Chapter 9 – Exports (Section 9.9.10)

Please be advised that effective March 15, 2017, Canada has been granted temporary access for export of Liquid Egg White to the Republic of Korea.  Chapter 9, section 9.9.10, of …



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Voluntary Recall of Feed Ingredient Due to Dioxin Contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is monitoring the effectiveness of a voluntary recall of Red Lake Earth R.L.E. – Diatomaceous Earth Diatomite, an inert carrier or anti-caking agent used …



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Canada Revenue Agency – Forms and Publications updates

Listed below are forms and publications added to the Canada Revenue Agency website within the last 30 days. 2017-03-24 RC4651 Guidance on Country-By-Country Reporting in Canada T2156 Agreement to Transfer …



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2017 Federal Budget

The following are some highlights of the 2017 Federal Budgets Full text is available in English and French. 1. Eliminating tariffs on a broad range of agri-food processing ingredients, covering approximately …



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CONSULTATIONS ON A POTENTIAL FREE TRADE AGREEMENT WITH CHINA

The following was published in the Canada Gazette CONSULTATIONS ON A POTENTIAL FREE TRADE AGREEMENT WITH CHINA On September 22, 2016, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang …



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Minister of Finance announcement concerning Anti-Dumping Duty Remission Order on certain gypsum board

The Government of Canada is committed to helping the residents of Fort McMurray, Alberta, rebuild following the devastating wildfires, and to protecting middle class jobs by ensuring fairness for entrepreneurs …



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The CFIA Chronicle – Keeping our stakeholders updated

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. With a new year ahead of us and new approaches rolling out for Canadian Food inspection Agency (CFIA) services, inspection, …



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Industry Labelling Tool Update – Interim Measure for Test Market Authorizations (TMAs) for Food Additives use in Processed Products

Please be advised that the CFIA is implementing an interim measure that will allow food industry to use food additives not currently permitted in the Processed Products Regulations, but allowed …



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Food Safety & Inspection Service Announces Inspections/Re-inspections of Catfish

As a reminder to businesses that export catfish (Siluriforme) to the USA, the US Food Safety & Inspection Service (FSIS) has been selecting shipments of catfish for inspection and re-inspection. …



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Counterfeit DVDs of TV Shows Seized in the Port of Blaine, WA

This week, US Customs issued the news release that two shipments were seized at the Pacific Highway Port of Entry in Blaine, Washington.  Two separate shipments of DVDs were found …



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US Commerce Department releases preliminary results of Carbon Steel Plate CVD Investigation

The US Department of Commerce has released the preliminary results of their administrative review of cut-to-length carbon-quality steel plate from South Korea.  This review (C-580-837) will assess countervailing duty at …



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