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Regulation of self-care products

Further to its online consultation on the regulation of self-care products which closed on October 24, 2016, Health Canada has prepared a fact sheet that addresses some of the myths …



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New Trade Memoranda : T-4-125 Notification of Source Change – process and timelines (Fertilizers)

Please be advised that the following Trade Memoranda have been added to the Fertilizer webpage: T-4-125 Notification of Source Change – process and timelines If you have any questions, please …



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Amended Maple Syrup Grading and Classification Now In Force

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is reminding industry that effective December 13, 2016, the amendments to the Maple Products Regulations published in Canada Gazette, Part II on December 31, …



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Frequently Asked Questions – Centralization of Ministerial Exemptions, Permissions to Move, and Maple Authorizations

In October 2016 the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) centralized the service for issuing Ministerial Exemptions, Permissions to Move and Maple Authorizations in the National Service Centre. For more information, …



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Voluntary Accreditation Program under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

This message is to inform industry that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a final rule to establish a user fee program for a voluntary accreditation program …



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Fee Increase – Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) Program

CN 16-30, Fee Increase – Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) Program This notice is to advise vehicle importers that the company contracted to deliver the RIV Program on behalf of …



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Canadian leadership in plant variety protection

Canada’s leadership in protecting new plant varieties has received international recognition with the election of Anthony Parker, Canada’s Commissioner of Plant Breeders’ Rights, to the International Union for the Protection …



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CFIA – Reminder – Share your ideas for plant and animal health before December 31

The discussion document on developing a national strategy to safeguard plant and animal health in Canada closes on December 31.  Please submit your responses to the questions throughout the document …



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Regulatory amendments related to nutrition labelling, list of ingredients and food colours

Health Canada has introduced changes to the Food and Drug Regulations regarding nutrition and ingredient labelling and food colour requirements.  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is responsible for enforcing the …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

The following information is now available on the Canada Border Services Agency website. Pup Joints – Expiry Review Determination – Statement of Reasons The Canada Border Services Agency determined that …



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Canada signs new MOU with USDA-APHIS for Greenhouse-Grown Plant Certification Program

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is announcing the finalization of a revised greenhouse-grown plant certification program with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). The …



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US Customs extends FCC 740 Waiver

In a CSMS message this week, US Customs and Border Protection has announced that the temporary suspension of the FCC 740 form will continue.  In July of 2016, CBP placed …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

Final Determination Respecting Gypsum Board The Canada Border Services Agency has made a final determination of dumping with respect to certain gypsum board originating in or exported from the United …



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CFIA – Public Consultations on Food Labelling in Canada

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Health Canada are asking Canadians how to make food labels better.  A CFIA discussion document outlining proposals to change food labels and the …



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CFIA – Industry Labelling Tool Update

Please be advised that guidance on advertising to the general public has been added to the “Advertising Requirements” page of the Industry Labelling Tool.  This information will help to clarify …



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