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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
CITT initiates public interest inquiry on concrete reinforcing bar from China, Korea and Turkey
On January 9, 2015, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal), found that the dumping of rebar, originating… Read more
CFIA to phase out standard container size regulations
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announces a phased approach for the deregulation of Standard Container Size Regulation.… Read more
CFIA releases new draft of Safe Food for Canadians act for consultation
CFIA has released the next draft of the text of the Safe Food for Canadians Regulation for consultation.… Read more