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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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Anti-Dumping – Seamless Carbon or Alloy Steel Oil and Gas Well Casing

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal, has conducted an expiry review continuing without amendment, concerning the dumping and subsidizing of seamless carbon or alloy steel oil and gas well casing, whether …



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CFIA – Clarification for sulphur dioxide gas used on prepackaged fresh grapes

The Fresh fruits or vegetables page of the Industry Labelling Tool (ILT) has been updated to clarify that the limit of 10 ppm of sulphur dioxide gas used on fresh …



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Volatile Organic Compound Concentration Limits for Certain Products Regulations compliance

Environment and Climate change Canada wishes to share the following information regarding Volatile Organic Compound Concentration Limits for Certain Products Regulations compliance. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are identified as toxic under …



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Update of the Certification Program for the Export of Hardwood to the EU (D-14-02)

This message is to inform you that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) directive D-14-02: Certification Program for the Export of Hardwood Species Regulated for Agrilus spp. to the European …



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Anti-Dumping Duties (High Protein Content Pea Protein)

On July 22, 2024, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), pursuant to subsection 38(1) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), made preliminary determinations of dumping and subsidizing respecting high …



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Reminder Information on Formaldehyde Emissions from Composite Wood Products Regulations

The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is looking to update the contact information of potential manufacturers, importers and retailers of composite wood products, as well as organizations that have …



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Update of the Certification Program for the Export of Hardwood to the EU (D-14-02)

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) directive D-14-02: Certification Program for the Export of Hardwood Species Regulated for Agrilus spp. to the European Union (EU) has been updated and is …



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CBSA – Verification and compliance priorities

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has identified the following compliance priorities: Current verification priorities related to tariff classification, origin and valuation is available on the CBSA website. As the …



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Cargo Manifest Descriptions

U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) has recently increased scrutiny regarding cargo manifest descriptions when determining admissibility of shipments entering the United States.  As required by 19 CFR 128.21 a …



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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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CFIA – Consultation : D-13-01 revised to include a shipborne dunnage option

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking feedback on directive D-13-01: Canadian Heat Treated Wood Products Certification Program (HT Program). How to participate:Contact forestry-foresterie@inspection.gc.ca to request the draft directive. …



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Conclusion of normal value review: Mattresses (MAT 2023 UP2)

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today concluded a normal value review (review) to establish the normal values, export prices, and amounts of subsidy applicable to mattresses originating in …



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Scrapie Flock Certification Program (SFCP) exit options

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has modified the import policy “ Requirements for Small Ruminants Imported From the United States for Breeding, Domestic or Captive Purposes -TAHD-DSAT-IE-2007-5-8” to include …



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Reminder: New animal products returning shipments policy

Effective July 10th, 2024, the document Terrestrial animal products and by-products: Returning shipments policy is implemented and posted on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency website. It is about shipments of animal products …



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