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CFIA Change in prioritization of compliance activities for manufactured foods (MFS) beginning November 1, 2022

On April 8, 2020 the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) had announced that the CFIA would not prioritize compliance activities associated with the Safe Foods for Canadians Regulations (SFR) coming …



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New Sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations

On May 20, 2022, Canada imposed new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations. The announcement includes a ban on the export of targeted luxury goods to Russia, as …



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Anti-Dumping Duties (CBSA)

The following anti-dumping duty (ADD) notices have been posted by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Notice of normal value review, Steel piling pipe, Wangbaoqiang Industry Co., Ltd Termination of …



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CFIA – Upcoming changes for select imports and Ministerial Exemptions

As of July 4, 2022, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will be making the following service changes at the Centre of Administration for Permissions: Change in timing of invoicing …



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Reminder – Seasonal Produce Tariff Number Changes for Cucumbers & Tomatoes

As a reminder, on July 1st the seasonal tariff number for cucumbers changes from 0707.00.50 to: 0707.00.6010 (greenhouse) 0707.00.6030 (if not greenhouse and less than 6 inches in length)  0707.00.6050 …



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Aluminum Smelting Information Requirement begins June 29th, 2022

The AIM system is a tool for The U.S. Department of Commerce to monitor aluminum import levels. The licensing requirement applies to “basic aluminum products” under the following tariff schedule …



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24-Month AD/CV Relief for Certain Solar Cells

The Biden Administration announced that there will be a 24-month period which solar cells from Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam may be imported into the United States, free of antidumping …



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CFIA Fall 2022 Risk Management Measures for US Romaine Lettuce

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency This message is to provide advance notice to importers of fresh fruits and vegetables that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency …



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Revisions to the “ABCs of seed importation into Canada” document

Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has made changes to the “ABCs of seed importation into Canada” document. Changes made are strictly to clarify information and do …



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Updated Procedures for the use of Official Meat Inspection Certificates

Please be advised that that the following policy Procedures for the use of Official Meat Inspection Certificates (OMIC) has been updated on the CFIA web page. Changes have been made …



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CFIA Compliance Promotion Message – Cheese importers

This week the CFIA has commenced a compliance promotion activity with all business who hold a Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licence to import cheese.  The compliance promotion activity is …



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Reminder – Seasonal Produce Tariff Number Changes for Cucumbers & Tomatoes

As a reminder, on July 1st the seasonal tariff number for cucumbers changes from 0707.00.50 to: 0707.00.6010 (greenhouse) 0707.00.6030 (if not greenhouse and less than 6 inches in length)  0707.00.6050 …



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FSVP ‘UNK’ Declaration Ending on July 24th, 2022

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will end its temporary policy of permitting use of the entity identification code “UNK.” FSVP importers have now had ample time to familiarize …



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FDA-Regulated Products – The Import Process

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a YouTube video titled “Importing FDA-Regulated Products: The Import Process.” The intent of this video is to educate foreign suppliers, importers, and …



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Aluminum Smelting Information Requirement begins June 29th, 2022

The AIM system is a tool for The U.S. Department of Commerce to monitor aluminum import levels. The licensing requirement applies to “basic aluminum products” under the following tariff schedule …



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