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CFIA Notice to industry – Regulatory responsibilities regarding caffeinated energy drinks

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a notice to industry regarding the food industry’s regulatory responsibilities for …



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Importer Risk Assessment (IRA) Model – Updates and Upcoming Changes to Imported Meat Product Conditions

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). This message is to advise licenced food importers of the updates and upcoming changes being made to imported meat …



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CARM Release 2 Implementation Update

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) project is a significant undertaking by the CBSA and industry to modernize the collection of duties and taxes for …



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Brown Rugose Virus – USDA seeks Public Comment

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued an announcement soliciting \ public comment on risk assessments and potential regulatory policy options for Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) …



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CBP Publishes Informed Compliance Publication on Fresh Produce Valuation

U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) issued an Informed Compliance Publication (ICP) on the proper valuation of fresh produce imported into the United States. This guidance covers the application of …



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Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation – Draft Guidance Now Available

The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) represents a significant expansion of FDA’s authority to regulate cosmetics to help ensure the safety of cosmetic products. This expansion will …



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Anti-Dumping Duties (Expedited Review – Line Pipe 2)

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has concluded an expedited review of certain carbon and alloy steel line pipe (line pipe) exported to Canada by Histeel Co. Ltd. (Histeel), in …



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Anti-Dumping Duties (Expiry review of Finding – Dry Wheat Pasta)

The following is available in its entirety at the following link (Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 157, Number 31 – August 5, 2023) The Canadian International Trade Tribunal will initiate an expiry review …



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Publication Delay of the Final Order Amending Schedule 3 to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

The following is provided by Environment and Climate Change Canada. This is to inform you of a delay in the publication of the final Order Amending Schedule 3 to the …



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Brown Rugose Virus: USDA seeks Public Comment

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued an announcement soliciting \ public comment on risk assessments and potential regulatory policy options for Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) …



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Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation

The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) represents a significant expansion of FDA’s authority to regulate cosmetics to help ensure the safety of cosmetic products. This expansion will …



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CFIA – New reporting requirements for Meat and Edible Meat Offal

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) introduced changes to the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS).  These changes are effective August 01, 2023. Goods classified in Chapter 02 (Meat and Edible …



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2023-2024 Tariff Rate Quotas for Wheat, Barley, Wheat Products and Barley Products

This message pertains to imports of wheat, barley, wheat products and barley products covered by Items 161 to 191 of the Import Control List (ICL). The purpose of this message is to …



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WTO issues 2023 edition of the World Trade Statistical Review

The WTO issued on July 31, 2023 the latest edition of the World Trade Statistical Review, its annual flagship publication featuring key data on global trade in merchandise and commercial …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

On July 13, 2023, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) determined that the expiry of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s (CITT) is likely to result in the continuation or resumption of …



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