Canada regulatory updates
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CFIA publishes import requirements for fresh and dried branches, roots and more
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has published memo D-14-03, a new directive that provides the phytosanitary import… Read more
Department of Finance reviewing customs duties for aluminum cans and wooden broom handles
The Department of Finance is currently reviewing a request for the removal of the customs duties on imports… Read more
Canada’s eManifest program now in effect
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has rolled out the latest requirements of its eManifest program.
CFIA engaging small businesses to strengthen food safety
In January 2015, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced that it would take the necessary time to… Read more
Department of Finance looking for input on tariff relief for certain eyeglass lenses
The Department of Finance is currently reviewing a request for the removal of customs duties on unfinished spectacle… Read more
CBSA updates Single Window Initiative (SWI) with PGA capabilities
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has issued Customs Notice 15-014, providing information for commercial importers, custom brokers… Read more
eManifest regulations now in force
On May 6, 2015, regulatory amendments supporting the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) eManifest initiative were published in… Read more
CBSA initiates re-investigation into seamless casing and other goods from China
On May 4th, 2015, the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated a re-investigation of the normal values, export… Read more
CFIA launches pilot project to reduce inspection rates for U.S.-grown apples
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched a three-year agri-food pilot to reduce grade verification inspection rates… Read more
CBSA completes whole potato expiry review investigation
On April, 29th, 2015, the President of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) completed the investigation of the… Read more