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Silicon Metal – Notice of expiry review

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal will initiate an expiry review continuing, without amendment, its finding concerning the dumping and subsidizing of silicon metal containing at least 96.00 percent but less …



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Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) information session

The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) will be holding a webinar for stakeholders, partners and the public on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., Eastern Time. This session …



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Notice to industry – Update on test market authorization for nectarines grown in Canada

The test market authorization (TMA) issued for nectarines under the now repealed Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Regulations will expire on July 22, 2024. The Safe Food for Canadians Regulations sets …



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Moving Forward with the Energy Efficiency Regulations

This is to inform, that the proposed Regulations Amending the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016 (Amendment 18) has been published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, along with a Regulatory Impact …



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Preliminary anti-dumping duty determination (Pea protein)

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal, has conducted a preliminary injury inquiry into whether there is evidence that discloses a reasonable indication that the dumping and subsidizing of pea protein originating …



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APHIS to begin Lacey Act phase VII enforcement – Effective December 1st, 2024

The US Department of Agriculture’s APHIS branch is set to begin enforcement of the Lacey Act Phase VII beginning on December 1st, 2024.  This phase includes all remaining plant product …



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USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Proposes Amended Section 8e Import Inspection Fee Structure

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has proposed revisions to the regulations concerning  the inspection and certification of fresh fruits, vegetables, and other products regulated under Section 8e. The proposal …



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USDA APHIS Lifts Brown Rugose Certificate Requirements for Fresh Tomatoes and Peppers

The United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) has amended the Federal Order for imports of tomato and pepper hosts of the Tomato Brown Rugose …



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New Cosmetics Requirements – Effective July 1st, 2024

The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) represents a significant expansion of FDA’s authority to regulate cosmetics to help ensure the safety of cosmetic products. This requirement is …



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Planned CARM outage JUNE 23, 2024

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will be performing planned maintenances in the CARM Production Environment and all systems will be unavailable Sunday June 23th, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 …



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New versions of EU food certificates in TRACES NT as of June 15, 2024

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) would like to advise food exporters that the European Union (EU) has published new versions of their export certificates in TRACES NT for food …



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Implementation of an interim standard for PFAS in commercial biosolids

On June 18, the CFIA published a new interim standard for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in biosolids imported or sold in Canada as fertilizers. The CFIA will begin enforcing …



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Proposed Amendments to the Pest Control Products Regulations

Under the authority of the Pest Control Products Act, Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) is proposing amendments to the Pest Control Products Regulations, in response to key concerns …



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Proposed Amendments to the Pest Control Products Regulations

Under the authority of the Pest Control Products Act, Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) is proposing amendments to the Pest Control Products Regulations, in response to key concerns …



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New Annex 1 for pet food products imported using import permits

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is updating the Annex 1 questionnaire, which is used to evaluate foreign facilities that export pet food, treats, and compound chews to Canada using …



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