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Animal Feed Policy and Procedures Updates

Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated the Compendium of Medicated Ingredient Brochures (CMIB). The following documents have been updated: Index of medicating ingredient brochures …



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Update of the implementation plan: 2016 nutrition labelling and ingredient changes

On December 14, 2016, amendments to nutrition labelling, list of ingredients and food colour requirements of the Food and Drug Regulations came into force. These regulatory amendments provide a 5 …



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Notice to interested parties about a Proposal to amend the Cosmetic Regulations

Health Canada is notifying interested parties of a pre-consultation . The “Notice to interested parties” outlines potential amendments being considered to the Cosmetic Regulations. You are invited to provide your feedback …



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Reminder – Tomatoes Tariff Number Changed on 7/15!

The tomato seasonal tariff number changed from 0702.00.20 to:Greenhouse0702.00.4015 (Roma/Plum)0702.00.4025 (Round)*0702.00.4031 (Other)Other0702.00.4035 (Cherry)0702.00.4046 (Grape)0702.00.4065 (Roma/Plum)0702.00.4080 (Round)*0702.00.4091 (Other) Round tomatoes, also commonly called “globe”, “slicing” or “beefsteak” tomatoes, are round in …



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Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT)

The Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) is a voluntary, supply chain program led by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This program focuses on improving the security of private …



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Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) – Seal Security – Special Edition

The Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) is a voluntary, supply chain program led by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This program focuses on improving the security of private …



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CARM Client Support Helpdesk (CCSH) Bulletin

The CBSA CARM Client Support Helpdesk (CCSH) has published a bulletin that provides known issues with onboarding to the CARM Client Portal, information/workaround, as well as an intended fix date. …



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Importer’s obligations when certifying goods as originating under CUSMA

If an importer signed a certification of origin under CUSMA, it has the obligation to support their certification as per Article 5.8 of the CUSMA. It includes documents related to …



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Certain flat hot‑rolled carbon and alloy steel sheet and strip – Notice of expiry review

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) initiated an expiry review on July 09, 2021, concerning the dumping of certain flat hot‑rolled carbon and alloy steel sheet and strip originating in …



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Carbon steel fasteners, notice of normal value review

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has initiated normal value reviews (review) to update the normal values and export prices applicable to certain carbon steel fasteners (fasteners) originating in the …



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CBSA continues monthly webinar and open mic sessions

The CBSA’s Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) team is continuing monthly webinar and open mic sessions. August and September webinar sessions will continue to focus on the steps for CARM …



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IPPC Consultation on Implementation and Capacity Development Documents

Concurrently with the consultation on draft international standards on phytosanitary measures, the IPPC also initiated a consultation period on Implementation and Capacity Development Documents, from July 1 to August 31, 2021.  …



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What we heard report on guidelines for simulated meat and poultry products

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) consulted with Canadians from November to December 2020 on proposed updates to the guidelines for industry on simulated meat and simulated poultry products as …



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CFIA Survey for Importers

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) This survey is intended to evaluate the willingness and capability of importers to share some information regarding the use …



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CBP Issues USMCA/CUSMA Regulatory Package

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) regulatory package, setting forth requirements on a number of topics in the agreement. We would like to draw attention to …



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