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FDA is Requesting Comments on the Use of “Natural” in Food Labeling

As a direct result of three Citizen Petitions asking the agency to define the term “natural” on food labels, the FDA has opened up the issue for comments. Though the …



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President Obama Notifies Congress of his Intent to sign the TPP

On November 5th, President Obama formally notified Congress that he intends on signing the TPP. This triggers a 90-day period of public disclosure before he can actually sign. After the …



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Canadian International Trade Tribunal Publishes Report on the Impact of Canadian Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Measures

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) published a report titled “The Impact of Canadian Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Measures on Domestic Shipments, Investments, Employment and Imports: 1989-2014.” The report evaluates …



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CFIA – New plant health requirements to prevent the introduction and spread of plant pests in Canada

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Effective October 18, 2015, the CFIA updated the requirements for importing and handling potentially injurious organisms in Canada. Through two …



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CFIA – Industry Labelling Tool Update (Prepackaged Water and Ice)

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The Prepackaged Water and Ice page of the Industry Labelling Tool has been revised to enhance serviceability and expand on …



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Departmental Memorandum Updates

The following are available on the Canada Border Services Agency website D11-3-1, Marking of Imported Goods D11-4-22, Tariff Preference Levels    



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2016 Chicken and Chicken Products Notice to Importers

The 2016 Chicken and Chicken Products Notice to Importers (No. 869) inviting applicants to submit an application for a share of the chicken and chicken products tariff rate quota (TRQ) …



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USDA Eases Table Grape Packaging Requirement

The Department of Agriculture Marketing Service issued a final ruling on the packaging requirements for table grapes. This changes the current rule of bunch size of at least one-quarter pound …



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Corrosion Resistant Steel Counter Veiling Cash Deposits Now Required

Beginning November 3rd, The Department of Commerce began requiring CVD cash deposits on corrosion resistant steel from China, India, Italy, and South Korea. Cash deposits are not required for Taiwan. …



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CBP Seeks Comments on US Goods Returned Information Collection

US Customs and Border Protection is seeking comments on their ongoing information collection on US Goods Returning to the United States that have not been advanced in value or improved …



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Federal Trade Commission Changes Labeling Rules

The Federal Trade Commission has published changes to the energy-use labeling rules and additions to the “lighting facts” requirements. These label changes will impact the labeling of popular home goods …



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Revocation of AD Duties on Chinese Wooden Bedroom Furniture Pending “Notices of Intent”

If “Notices of Intent to Participate” are not received from interested parties by November 18th, The Department of Commerce will automatically revoke the AD/CV duty on Chinese wooden Bedroom furniture. …



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CBSA – Aldergrove POE – Redevelopment Project

The following notice is from Daniela Evans, District Director, CBSA, Pacific Region. This notification is to inform you the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Pacific Region will implement a cessation …



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CBSA – Departmental Memorandum Updates

The following are available on the Canada Border Services Agency website D10-14-40, Un-serviceable Vehicle Parts for Re-manufacturing D10-14-45, Tariff Classification of Kit Cars D10-15-21, Interpretation of Tariff Item 9958.00.00 D19-4-3, …



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$2.85 Million in Jewelry Seized at Miami International Airport

US Customs and Border Protection announced that they have seized $2.85 million dollars in counterfeit Tiffany bracelets in a shipment arriving from China. CBP stated that, upon inspection, the bracelets …



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