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CFIA – Extension of Phase one consultations – cost recovery initiative

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has extended the comment period for the phase one consultations on the cost recovery initiative.  Submit comments and have your say by April 21, …



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Updates to the CFIA Fish List submission process

Please be advised that as part of a streamlining effort, regulated parties will now submit CFIA Fish List requests via Ask CFIA instead of through the local CFIA inspection office. …



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Fertilizers and Supplements Export Certificates

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is now issuing export certificates for certain fertilizers and supplements.  These certificates are not mandatory for export, but aim to facilitate access of Canadian …



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Customs Forms CF28s & CF29s Reportedly being sent directly to Importers

This week, a trade industry group reported that Requests for Information (CF28) and Notices of Action (CF29) forms have been being mailed directly to importers of record, without a copy …



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Blanket TSCA Certification No Longer Accepted by US Customs

Effective March 21st, importers are no longer be able to submit blanket TSCA (Toxic Substance Control Act) certifications.  If your company has goods that are regulated by TSCA, please contact …



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FDA’s Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) begins May 27th!!!

A key component on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP).   On May 27th, the importers of record (IOR) must report additional information …



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FDA Seeks comment on PMN Exemption for Class II Medical Devices

The FDA has asked for comment on a proposed list of items for exemption from Pre-market Notification (PMN) reporting for imports into the United States.  Comments on this proposal are …



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Customs Forms CF28s & CF29s Reportedly being sent directly to Importers

This week, a trade industry group reported that Requests for Information (CF28) and Notices of Action (CF29) forms, are being mailed directly to importers of record, without a copy being …



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Blanket TSCA Certification No Longer Accepted by US Customs

Effective March 21st, importers are no longer be able to submit blanket TSCA (Toxic Substance Control Act) certifications. If your company has goods that are regulated by TSCA, please contact …



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FDA’s Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) begins May 27th!!!

A key component on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP). On May 27th, the importers of record (IOR) must report additional information on …



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Update to the Processed Egg Manual – Chapter 9 – Exports (Section 9.9.10)

Please be advised that effective March 15, 2017, Canada has been granted temporary access for export of Liquid Egg White to the Republic of Korea.  Chapter 9, section 9.9.10, of …



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Voluntary Recall of Feed Ingredient Due to Dioxin Contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is monitoring the effectiveness of a voluntary recall of Red Lake Earth R.L.E. – Diatomaceous Earth Diatomite, an inert carrier or anti-caking agent used …



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Canada Revenue Agency – Forms and Publications updates

Listed below are forms and publications added to the Canada Revenue Agency website within the last 30 days. 2017-03-24 RC4651 Guidance on Country-By-Country Reporting in Canada T2156 Agreement to Transfer …



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2017 Federal Budget

The following are some highlights of the 2017 Federal Budgets Full text is available in English and French. 1. Eliminating tariffs on a broad range of agri-food processing ingredients, covering approximately …



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CONSULTATIONS ON A POTENTIAL FREE TRADE AGREEMENT WITH CHINA

The following was published in the Canada Gazette CONSULTATIONS ON A POTENTIAL FREE TRADE AGREEMENT WITH CHINA On September 22, 2016, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang …



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