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FDA Releases Plans for Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP)

The VQIP will be a trusted trader program that will provide fewer exams and expedited lab analysis for participants. The projected launch date is 2017.



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World Trade Organization (WTO) Accepts COOL – Retaliation Against US Exports

The United States dispute with Canada and Mexico over country of origin labelling has led to a decision by the WTO. House lawmakers in the US are attempting to pass …



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US-Canada Wood Packaging Materials Regulatory Alignment Plan for 2015

On May 28th the US-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council released its plans for 2015 which included an implementation plan for international standards for treatment of wood packaging materials. This would withdraw …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) made final determinations of dumping and subsidy pursuant to paragraph 41(1)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), in respect of certain photovoltaic modules and …



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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 …



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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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