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CFIA Update to the Plant Health Potentially Injurious Organisms Program
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a notice advising the streamlining of its plant protection program… Read more
Provisional Duties Now Payable on Certain Dry Wheat Pasta from Turkey
On March 28, 2018, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) issued a Notice of Preliminary Determinations to announce… Read more
CFIA Notice – AIRS update on pasteurized / unpasteurized cheese
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a notice to the importing industry advising of changes to import requirements… Read more
Classification and Licensing of High-Level Disinfectants and Sterilants as Medical Devices
Health Canada has published an industry notice advising effective March 16, 2018, high-level disinfectant and sterilant solutions (including… Read more
Consultation for Transportation of Dangerous Goods Client Identification Database
Transport Canada (TC) invites you to participate in stakeholder consultations regarding a new Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)… Read more
CFIA Food Export and new guidance material for exports to US
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has published guidance and information on how Canadian food businesses can support… Read more
Increase to Excise Rates Effective April 1, 2018 on Beer, Spirits and Wine
Under the Excise Act, the rates of excise duty on beer and malt liquor, spirits and wine are… Read more
Provisional Duties no Longer Payable on Certain PET Resin following CITT Finding
On March 16, 2018, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) issued its finding regarding the Injury Inquiry of… Read more
Government Announces Canada-Mercosur Free Trade Negotiations
The Minister of International Trade recently announced the positive conclusion of the exploratory discussions on a comprehensive free… Read more
Seasonal Load Restrictions in Effect During Spring Thaw
Each year, a number of Canadian provinces implement a “Spring Thaw” policy, enforcing reduced trailer load restrictions in… Read more