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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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CBP Answers questions on ISF Enforcement

CBP posted a set of questions and answers on the updated approach to ISF enforcement. These are the questions that were submitted during the Webinar we linked to in the …



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World Trade Organization Rejects the US Appeal; COOL Retaliation a Possibility

The World Trade Organization (WTO) rejects the US Appeal in its dispute with Canada and Mexico regarding country of origin labeling of meat muscle cuts. In 2013, the Department of …



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REMINDER! FDA Bridge Coverage – Memorial Day Weekend

The following has been provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Peace Bridge (Buffalo, NY) and Lewiston Bridge (Lewiston, NY) May 24th – The FDA office at the Peace …



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Senate Passes Customs Legislation that Includes AGOA and GSP

The US Senate passed customs bill 78-20 that includes renewals for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP).  The bill now is headed …



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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) updated the Fruits & Vegetable Manual

APHIS has announced changes to the manual and the Fruits and Vegetable Import Requirements (FAVIR) database in response to Mediterranean fruit larvae being found in Chile. Download the Fruits & …



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Department of Commerce Postpones Preliminary Countervailing Duty (CVD) Determinations for PET Resin from China, India, and Oman

After receiving a request from a group of US chemical manufacturers, The Department of Commerce has extended the deadline for its preliminary determination on the countervailing duty investigation on PET …



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