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United States Withdraws from TPP

On January 23rd, President Trump signed an executive order to withdraw the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership.  The TPP was negotiated under former President Obama, but never ratified by …



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Lacey Act Violation Results in Destruction of Timber

Twenty-Four (24) pallets of timber, allegedly harvested in violation of Peruvian Law, were ordered to be destroyed by the United States Department of Justice.  This marks the first time, since …



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US Customs Delays TSCA Change Implementation

On January 20th, the White House issued instructions to delay any regulatory changes that have not yet gone into effect.  In the case of TSCA (Toxic Substance Control Act) certificates, …



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Anti-Dumping Duties – Gypsum Board

The following is available in its entirety on the Canadian International Trade Tribunal website. Gypsum Board, Inquiry No. NQ-2016-002 and Reference No. GC-2016-001 The subject goods are defined as follows …



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FDA to Redefine “Healthy” Claim for Food Labeling

The following is a message from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. On December 30, 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced an extension to the comment period for its …



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Online reporting system for the Products Containing Mercury Regulations is now available

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has advised that the new online reporting system is now available at the ECCC Single Window Information Manager (SWIM). To access SWIM, and subsequently …



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Anti-Dumping Duties – Concrete Reinforcing Bars (Preliminary Determination)

The following is available in its entirety on the Canada Border Services Agency website. Concrete Reinforcing Bar – Preliminary Determination – Statement of Reasons On January 3, 2017, as a …



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USITC Continues Softwood Lumber Investigation

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) determined that there is a ‘reasonable indication’ that US industry is ‘materially injured’ by the imports of softwood lumber products from Canada.  As …



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FDA Issues Draft Guidance for Control of Listeria in Ready-To-Eat Foods

The US Foods and Drug Administration (FDA) has released draft guidance entitled, “Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food.”  If your company is the …



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FY2016 CBP Seizures of Counterfeit Goods Increases

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) released the fiscal year 2016 statistics relating to seizures of goods.  CBP reported on their website that the …



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CBP’s Final Rule Ends Blanket TSCA Certifications

Effective January 26th, importers will no longer be able to submit blanket TSCA certifications.  The TSCA form is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).  US Customs has advised that …



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Clarification: Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) policy on the issuance of Risk Assessment Notices up to the Estimated Date and Time of Load (EDTL) in the marine mode

The following is available  in its entirety on the Canada Border Services Agency website. CN 17-02, Clarification: Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) policy on the issuance of Risk Assessment Notices …



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Anti-Dumping Duties Copper Pipe Fittings Expiry Review

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) has issued its Statement of Reasons Copper Pipe Fittings, Expiry Review No. RR-2015-003 The Tribunal continues, with amendment to exclude certain products, its order …



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Sign Up for a My CFIA Account

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is making it possible for you to complete some of your business transactions with them online. Sign up for a My CFIA account and …



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Anti-Dumping Duties Preliminary Determination Concrete Reinforcing Bars

On January 3, 2017, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) made a preliminary determination of dumping with respect to certain concrete reinforcing bar originating in or exported from the Republic …



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