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EU adopts new phytosanitary requirements for wood exports
Effective August 11, 2015, a phytosanitary certificate is required for the exports of plant and plant products to… Read more
Canada concludes Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA)
Canada recently announced the conclusion of the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA).The free trade agreement announcement represents an… Read more
Amendments to Firearms Marking Regulations delayed
The Firearms Marking Regulations, which were set to come into force on December 1, 2015, have been delayed.… Read more
Canada ratifies wine agreement; exporters to benefit
The Government of Canada recently announced Canada’s ratification of the World Wine Trade Group (WWTG) Agreement on… Read more
Health Canada to regulate non-corrective/cosmetic contact lenses
Health Canada is amending the Medical Devices Regulations for non-corrective or ‘cosmetic’ contact lenses to fall under Class… Read more
Canada seeking comment on WTO Environmental Goods Agreement
The negotiation of a plurilateral Environmental Goods Agreement (EGA) among a group of World Trade Organization (WTO) members… Read more
Expansion and modernization of Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement
On July 21, 2015, Canada and Israel concluded negotiations toward an expanded and modernized Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement… Read more
CBSA announces changes to the anti-dumping/countervailing of certain steel grating from China
Effective July 14, 2015, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) concluded their re-investigation of the normal values, export… Read more
TPP: Canada not budging on dairy restrictions
With fast track authority, as it is called, finally in effect in the U.S., discussions have hit this… Read more
Human Pathogens and Toxins Regulations set to begin
Effective December 1, 2015 the Human Pathogens and Toxins Regulations (HPTR) will come into effect and the HPTR… Read more