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CFIA – Update: Food additives in ready-to-eat meat products

Please be advised that a new “Notice to Industry – Compliance timelines for the use of food additives in certain ready-to-eat meat products” has been published. Regulated parties have a …



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Exporters of food and animal commodities destined for the European Union (EU) require updated export certificates

Effective January 15, 2022 exporters of food and animal commodities destined for the European Union (EU) will be required to use updated export certificates. Export certificates can be accessed through …



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Preventive controls for eggs and processed egg products

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated its guidance document on incoming eggs. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) developed this document as guidance to help food businesses comply …



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STOP! For Meat Inspection

If your company ships meat or products containing meat to the United States, please be sure to inform your carriers to stop for USDA meat inspection. The Food Safety and …



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FDA Recommends use of ITACS

CSMS #49876589 was issued advising members of the import community who deal in FDA-regulated articles to utilize the FDA Import Trade Auxiliary Communication System (ITACS) for current entry status and …



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Reminder – Seasonal Produce Tariff Number Changes for Tomatoes & Cucumbers!

On November 15th, the seasonal tariff number for tomatoes will change from 0702.00.20 to: Greenhouse: 0702.00.6015 –Roma/plum 0702.00.6025 – Round* 0702.00.6031 – Other Field Grown: 0702.00.6035 – Cherry 0702.00.6045 – …



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Consultation on proposed changes to fresh fruit and vegetables grade standards

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched a public consultation on proposed changes to fresh fruit and vegetables (FFV) grade standards. The consultation will be carried out in five …



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Planned CARM Outage (OCT.30.2021)

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Please be advised that CARM will be unavailable Saturday October 30, 2021 from 8:00 AM (Eastern Time) to 6:00 …



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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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Reminder – Seasonal Produce Tariff Number Changes for Tomatoes & Cucumbers!

On November 15th, the seasonal tariff number for tomatoes will change from 0702.00.20 to: Greenhouse: 0702.00.6015 –Roma/plum 0702.00.6025 – Round* 0702.00.6031 – Other Field Grown: 0702.00.6035 – Cherry 0702.00.6045 – …



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Forced Labor: A CBP Trade Priority

The Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (TFTEA) was signed into law on February 24, 2016. One of the key areas of focus was forced labor. U.S. Customs …



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Barley Products Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ)

The following is provided by Global Affairs Canada (GAC). This message pertains to imports of barley products classified under Customs Tariff headings: 11.02, 11.03, 11.04, 11.07, 11.08, 19.01, 19.04 and …



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Extension of the Validity Period – Temporary amendments to the requirements for requesting a 30-day extension to the 90-day period to submit certain corrections following a CBSA trade compliance final verification report

This Customs Notice is to advise that the validity period of Customs Notice 21-14, Temporary amendments to the requirements for requesting a 30-day extension to the 90-day period to submit certain corrections following a …



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Updated version of the importer’s attestation form for romaine lettuce

The English and French version of the updated importer’s attestation form is now live on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) website. Privacy Notice Statement applicable to form 5961 – …



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CBP Issues Withold Release Orders on Tomato Farm

U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) has issued a withhold release order (WRO) on fresh tomatoes produced by Agropecuarios Tom S.A. de C.V., and Horticola S.A de C.V., and their …



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