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Feb 3, 2016

CFIA advisory on Importation of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables with Sulphites

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a notice to importers that fresh fruit and vegetables intended to… Read more 

Jan 27, 2016

CFIA – Ingredient Declaration on Breaded Food Products

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a notice to producers and importers of breaded food products as… Read more 

Jan 27, 2016

CBSA Advisory on Canada Revenue Agency Alcohol and Tobacco Licenses

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has published Customs Notice 16-02 which provides information regarding the administration of certain… Read more 

Jan 27, 2016

Environment Canada provides Information on Products Containing Mercury Regulations

Do you manufacture or import products that may contain mercury such as fluorescent lamps or tubes, light bulbs,… Read more 

Jan 20, 2016

WTO Information Technology Agreement Conclusion Eliminates Tariffs

The Government of Canada announced the conclusion of negotiations on the expansion of the World Trade Organization (WTO)… Read more 

Jan 20, 2016

Environment Canada issues Notice to Importers, Exporters & Mfg. with Respect To Hydrofluorocarbons in Bulk

Environment Canada recently issued a notice advising importers, exporters and manufacturers of hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) that they are required… Read more 

Jan 11, 2016

Additional duties are no longer payable on Hot-rolled carbon steel plate from India & Russia

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) issued a non-injury finding on January 6, 2016 in the case of… Read more 

Jan 11, 2016

CBP Announces Change in Operational Hours for the Raymond, Montana, Port of Entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is reducing the operational hours for the Raymond, Montana Port of Entry… Read more 

Jan 11, 2016

CFIA notice on the Classification of Dead Bait and Germplasm

Effective January 11, 2016 importers must list dead bait and germplasm in Chapter 5 in the Harmonized System. … Read more 

Jan 11, 2016

Health Canada publication of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Guidance Document

Health Canada issued a guidance document on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) which pertains to Part 3 of the… Read more