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New database for registered crop varieties

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has introduced a new database containing all of the registered varieties of crop kinds subject to registration in Canada.  The Registered Varieties List (RVL) …



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Canada continues Push for Repeal of Country of Origin Labelling (COOL)

The following article is available in its entirety on the Government of Canada website Minister Ritz Continues Push for Repeal of Country of Origin Labelling – Canada News Centre <link …



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Bill in US Congress Aims to Empower Department of Commerce in ADD Reviews and Investigations

Representative Mike Bost from Illinois introduced legislation that House Ways and Means Chairman Paul Ryan is hoping to attach to the Customs Reauthorization Bill. This attachment bill will allow the …



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Department of Homeland Security Spring regulatory Agenda Includes ISF Rulemaking

The final rule titled, “Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements” implements the provisions of section 203 of the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006. This finalizes …



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West Coast Port Labor Agreement Finalized

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) approved a new five (5) year labor agreement for West Coast ports. This follows months of delays in the region at the ports.



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C-TPAT Update Planned for May 30th, 2015

The second phase of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) will be deployed by CBP on May 30th. This update includes the addition of exporters.



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CFIA initiatives under the Regulatory Cooperative Council

CFIA initiatives under the Regulatory Cooperative Council The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and its counterparts the United States Department of Agriculture and the United States Food & Drug Administration …



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CFIA offers Face-to-Face discussion sessions with micro and small businesses

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. As part of its current food safety consultation with micro and small businesses, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is …



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Proposed amendments to the Export of Substances on the Export Control List Regulations

Environment Canada is consulting on proposed amendments to the Export of Substances on the Export Control List Regulations and the Export Control List. The proposed amendments would enable Canada to …



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NAFTA Requirements for the Duty Drawback and the Duties Relief Programs

The following is available on the Canada Border Services Agency website. Memorandum D7-4-3, NAFTA Requirements for the Duty Drawback and the Duties Relief Programs, outlines and explains the effects of Article …



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Testing requirements for corn intended for livestock feed imported from India

Effective immediately, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will be detaining all incoming shipments of corn imported from India, including organic corn, intended for use as livestock feed until it …



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Beyond the Border Implementation Report – March 2015

The Canadian and U.S. governments have released a Beyond the Border Implementation Report. The reports highlights progress and accomplishments to date: Addressing Threats Early: Stre ngthening The Shared Security Of …



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CBP Seizes Counterfeit Auto Parts at Port Everglades in Miami

Over three thousand counterfeit automobile parts were seized by US Customs and Border Protection officers during an inspection in the Miami Port Everglades. This shipment was targeted as part of …



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CBP Issues Internal Advice Ruling on Cell Phones, Batteries, and Bluetooth Headsets

An equal number of cell phones, batteries, and Bluetooth headsets in the same container, but not packaged for retail sale, are not to be classified as a “retail set” according …



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South Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam Steel Nails All Make Antidumping/Countervailing Duty News

A final AD Duty determination was made on South Korea steel nails (A580-874) Anti-dumping rates take effect on Taiwan steel nails (A583-854) Anti-dumping rate increases in final determination on Vietnam …



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