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CFIA expectations on the prevention of and response to suspected and confirmed cases of COVID-19 by operators

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). New expectations for operators have been posted on the CFIA website about preventing and responding to COVID-19 in establishments …



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COVID-19 Commercial Update to Industry Stakeholders April 14, 2020

CAED decommissioning date delay Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian Automated Export Declaration (CAED) decommissioning date has been extended from June 30, 2020 to September 30, 2020.  However, the CBSA strongly …



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Hand Sanitizers regulated by Health Canada

Hand sanitizers are regulated by Health Canada.  Complete and detailed descriptions are required on the customs documents including name of manufacturer, date of manufacture, expiry date, Drug Identification Number (DIN), Natural …



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Update: Information on labelling requirements for foodservice products due to COVID-19

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has updated its notice to industry regarding labelling requirements for foodservice products during the COVID-19 pandemic. The notice was updated to provide additional clarity around …



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Joint WCO/WHO HS classification list for COVID-19 medical supplies issued

To respond to the unprecedented demand in medical supplies amid the current global COVID-19 pandemic around the world, and in order to help countries speed up the cross-border movement of …



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China 301 Duty: Update and Exclusion Information

As many of our readers are aware, the U.S. levied additional tariffs on goods made in China.  These tariffs have come in waves that began on July 6th, 2018. List …



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FDA Recommends Use of ITACS

CSMS #42253103 was issued this week and it advises that the FDA Recommends Use of ITACS During COVID-19 Outbreak. Two weeks ago, CSMS #42118616 was issued advising the trade that …



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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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EICS Bulletin: Steel Safeguard Tariff Rate Quotas

This message pertains to imports of certain steel goods (heavy plate and stainless steel wire) subject to the Order Imposing a Surtax on the Importation of Certain Steel Goods. The …



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COVID-19 Commercial Update to Industry Stakeholders April 7, 2020

KEY MESSAGE: The CBSA is continuing to work in partnership with Other Government Departments to support Industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In accordance with a request from the Public Health …



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Revised Customs Notice CN20-08: Emergency Goods COVID-19

Imported Goods for Emergency Use in Response to COVID-19 This Customs Notice is in effect until further notice. This notice provides information on the use of the Goods for Emergency …



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Latest update for importers and brokers of organic products – CFIA

The purpose of this notice is to inform you that as of April 2020, the organic import requirements for honey and maple products will be incorporated into AIRS. Also, starting …



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Updated Guidance to Meat Slaughter and Processing Establishments on Prevention and Response to Suspect and Confirmed COVID-19

Updated guidance has been posted on the CFIA website about preventing and responding to COVID-19 in meat slaughter and processing establishments. The guidance document outlines steps that meat slaughter and …



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Update on SFCR requirements for the manufactured food sector

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is working diligently to respond to challenges raised by industry as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic while remaining committed to preserving Canada’s food safety system and …



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CN Intermodal News – New Storage Options

The following is provided by CN We recognize that these are difficult times and want to thank you for your continued collaboration. We continue to operate very efficiently across our …



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