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Jul 28, 2016

Tariff quota on wheat and barley and their products

Global Affairs Canada issued its notice to importers on the 2016-2017 Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQ) for Wheat, Barley,… Read more 

Jul 27, 2016

CBSA update on eManifest Requirements for Freight Forwarders

On November 7, 2016, eManifest requirements for freight forwarders to electronically transmit advance house bill data become mandatory.… Read more 

Jul 27, 2016

Health Canada releases new industry guidance for health product labels

Health Canada recently released a new guide for industry on the safe use of health products to make product… Read more 

Jul 27, 2016

Fact Sheet on the proposed Safe Food for Canadians Regulations

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is committed to strengthening Canada’s world-class food safety system. This includes fully… Read more 

Jul 27, 2016

Health Canada Introduces New Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations

The Government of Canada advises of new Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations (CCBR) to improve the safety of… Read more 

Jul 27, 2016

CFIA Phytosanitary import requirements for fresh temperate fruits and tree nuts update

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated Directive D-95-08 which provides the phytosanitary import requirements for fresh temperate… Read more 

Jul 27, 2016

Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA) signed

On July 11, 2016, the Government of Canada and Ukraine signed the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA). This… Read more 

Jul 13, 2016

CBSA announces changes to the anti-dumping/countervailing on stainless steel sinks from China

On July 7, 2016 the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) concluded its re-investigation of the normal values, export… Read more 

Jul 7, 2016

Health Canada consultation on the proposed regulation changes for Antimicrobial drugs

Health Canada is seeking feedback on a regulatory proposal that would strengthen rules governing the importation, sale and… Read more 

Jul 7, 2016

E-Manifest mandatory electronic house bills implementation timeframes

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) are providing  a specific implementation timeline which require freight forwarders to electronically transmit… Read more