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Feb 19, 2019

CFIA Safe Food for Canadians -Information on Licensing and Guides

The CFIA has shared a tutorial on the process for obtaining a license under the Safe Food for… Read more 

Feb 15, 2019

Canadian spring thaw, 2019

Each year, a number of Canadian provinces implement a “Spring Thaw” policy, enforcing reduced trailer load restrictions in… Read more 

Feb 11, 2019

CBSA Re-investigation of normal values and export prices on Copper Pipe Fittings

On January 31, 2019, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced the initiation of a re-investigation to update… Read more 

Jan 31, 2019

Consultations on Future World Trade Organization Negotiations on Electronic Commerce

As part of its interest in achieving binding commitments at the World Trade Organization (WTO) that reflect the… Read more 

Jan 25, 2019

Importing Off-Road Small Spark-Ignition Engines Reporting Requirements

The importation and manufacture of off-road small spark-ignition engines in Canada is regulated under the Off-Road Small Spark-Ignition… Read more 

Jan 23, 2019

Consultations on Certain Flame Retardants and Repellents

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) published a consultation document to eliminate the exemptions for the use of… Read more 

Jan 23, 2019

CFIA Application Forms for Ministerial Exemptions and Authorizations to Move Updated

On January 15, 2019, the Safe Food for Canadians Act and the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations came… Read more 

Jan 23, 2019

CITT Notice of Expiry of Order on Aluminum Extrusions from China

On January 17, 2019, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) gave a Notice of Expiry of the order… Read more 

Jan 21, 2019

CFIA Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) in effect January 15, 2019

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Customs Notice CN19-01 advises importers that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)’s Safe… Read more 

Jan 14, 2019

CFIA Manufacturer’s Declaration Form Discontinuation

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is advising that effective January 15, 2019, the Manufacturer’s Declaration Form (CFIA/ACIA… Read more