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CFIA – Reminder – Share your ideas for plant and animal health before December 31

The discussion document on developing a national strategy to safeguard plant and animal health in Canada closes on December 31.  Please submit your responses to the questions throughout the document …



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Regulatory amendments related to nutrition labelling, list of ingredients and food colours

Health Canada has introduced changes to the Food and Drug Regulations regarding nutrition and ingredient labelling and food colour requirements.  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is responsible for enforcing the …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

The following information is now available on the Canada Border Services Agency website. Pup Joints – Expiry Review Determination – Statement of Reasons The Canada Border Services Agency determined that …



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Canada signs new MOU with USDA-APHIS for Greenhouse-Grown Plant Certification Program

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is announcing the finalization of a revised greenhouse-grown plant certification program with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). The …



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US Customs extends FCC 740 Waiver

In a CSMS message this week, US Customs and Border Protection has announced that the temporary suspension of the FCC 740 form will continue.  In July of 2016, CBP placed …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

Final Determination Respecting Gypsum Board The Canada Border Services Agency has made a final determination of dumping with respect to certain gypsum board originating in or exported from the United …



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CFIA – Public Consultations on Food Labelling in Canada

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Health Canada are asking Canadians how to make food labels better.  A CFIA discussion document outlining proposals to change food labels and the …



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CFIA – Industry Labelling Tool Update

Please be advised that guidance on advertising to the general public has been added to the “Advertising Requirements” page of the Industry Labelling Tool.  This information will help to clarify …



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Health Canada – Consumer Product Safety Program

Canada Gazette Part I publication of the Children’s Jewellery Regulations Canada Gazette Part I publication of the Consumer Products Containing Lead Regulations



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Customs Issues Valuation Ruling on goods between US Company and Canadian Affiliate

In a July ruling by US Customs, a US Company may not use the price it paid (transaction value) to an affiliated Canadian company as the declared value on the …



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End of 2016 Quota Filing – U.S. Shipments (TRQ)

End of 2016 Quota Filing – U.S. Shipments Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) Many items are subject to Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs).  TRQs are a two-stage tariff, which imposes a lower …



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End of 2016 Quota Filing – U.S. Shipments (TPL)

End of 2016 Quota Filing – U.S. Shipments Tariff Preference Level (TPL) for Certain Textile Shipments A reminder to clients utilizing Certificates of Eligibility to obtain preferential duty treatment that …



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Registration Fee Increase – Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV)

Transport Canada has advised that the RIV fee for vehicles imported into Canada from the U.S. and for vehicles imported for parts will be increasing. Effective January 1, 2017 the …



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Health Canada’s Consumer Product Safety Program

NEW from Health Canada’s Consumer Product Safety Program: Consumer Product and Cosmetics Reports Received – Index Consumer Product and Cosmetics Reports Received – Quarterly Data April 1, 2016 to June …



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Advances under the Beef and Veal Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ)

In order to ensure an orderly transition between quota years, allocation holders who had an allocation under the previous year’s Beef and Veal TRQ are normally issued advances up to …



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