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Jun 3, 2015

CFIA updates policy on imports at risk of foot and mouth disease exposure

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated their policy directive relating to products and other material things… Read more 

May 29, 2015

WTO nixes country of origin labeling rules

Compliance protocols are about to get a lot less restrictive for Canada and Mexico-based meat producers after the… Read more 

May 28, 2015

Softwood lumber export surge charge applies to Alberta region for April 2015

The Canada Revenue Agency has issued notice SWLN47 to provide exporters of softwood lumber products under the Softwood… Read more 

May 28, 2015

Environment Canada seeking input on mercury export amendments

Environment Canada is consulting on proposed amendments to the Export of Substances on the Export Control List Regulations… Read more 

May 28, 2015

Environment Canada to prohibit imports, manufacturing of products containing mercury

Environment Canada has announced that its Products Containing Mercury Regulations will come into effect on November 8, 2015.… Read more 

May 28, 2015

CFIA bans oyster imports from New Zealand

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recently been notified of a disease detection of Bonamia ostrea (a… Read more 

May 27, 2015

CFIA: Corn from India now requires testing for livestock feed end use

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has advised that effective immediately, they will be detaining all incoming shipments… Read more 

May 27, 2015

Environment Canada issues proposal for new ozone depleting substances regulations

Environment Canada is proposing to replace the Ozone Depleting Sustances Regulations (ODSR 1998) to the Ozone-Depleting Substances &… Read more 

May 27, 2015

CFIA seeking feedback on food labelling

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking feedback on options to change food labels and the food… Read more 

May 22, 2015

Environment Canada publishes notice on implementing halocarbon pollution prevention plans

The Minister of the Environment has issued a notice proposing that producers of halocarbons to prepare and implement… Read more