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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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. …

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 …