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Recall of certain hand sanitizers that may pose health risks

Health Canada is advising Canadians that certain hand sanitizers are being recalled from the market because they contain industrial-grade ethanol that has not been authorized for use in hand sanitizers …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

Hot-rolled Carbon Steel Plate – Notice of Review On April 30, 2020, pursuant to paragraph 76.1(1)(b) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), the Minister of Finance asked the Canadian …



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CBP Announces USMCA Implementation Center

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced the creation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Center to aide in the implementation of the new agreement on July 1st, 2020. …



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U.S. Trade Representative Publishes Final USMCA Regulations

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative posted both the implementing regulations and the rules of origin for the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) which goes into effect on July 1, 2020.  …



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APHIS CORE: On Schedule for August 3rd

U.S. Customs and Border Protection notified the trade community that The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced the next steps for implementing …



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Use of Incorrect SFCR Licence Numbers (CFIA)

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is sending notices to importers who have declared an incorrect Safe Food for Canadians Regulation (SFCR) licence number on an Integrated Import Declaration (IID). …



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FDA Recommends Use of ITACS

CSMS #42253103 was issued advising that the FDA Recommends Use of ITACS During COVID-19 Outbreak.  Previously, CSMS #42118616 was issued advising the trade that FDA’s Import Operations remain operational, inclusive …



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New Import Certification Requirements for Organic Products

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is expected to release the new rules for submitting electronic import certificates for shipments containing organic food, feed, or …



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CBP Announces USMCA Implementation Center

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced the creation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Center to aide in the implementation of the new agreement on July 1st, 2020. …



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FDA System Scheduled Downtime on Tuesday

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has notified the trade community that their computer interface with U.S. Customs & Border Protection will be down on Tuesday, June 2nd from 2:30 …



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Increase to the Low Value Shipment (LVS) Threshold and Simplification to the Proof of Origin Requirements for Goods Imported into Canada

Customs Notice 20-15 – Increase to the Low Value Shipment (LVS) Threshold and Simplification to the Proof of Origin Requirements for Goods Imported into Canada This notice is available in …



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Update to information regarding certain labelling requirements for foodservice products during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has updated its notice to industry regarding certain labelling requirements for foodservice products during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are new requirements in the notice applicable …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

Hot‑Rolled Carbon Steel Heavy Plate and High‑Strength Low‑Alloy Steel Heavy Plate The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated an investigation, on May 27, 2020, respecting the alleged injurious dumping of …



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NAFTA has ended!! Do you have your CUSMA/USMCA!!

On July 1st, 2020, the U.S-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), Canada-U.S. Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), and Tratado entre México, Estados Unidos y Canadá (T-MEC) entered into force and replaced the current North American …



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Egg labelling requirements during COVID-19

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is providing temporary flexibility for certain labelling requirements for shell eggs.  This will help to alleviate supply disruptions in …



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