Canada regulatory updates
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The Government of Canada commences an expiry review of certain stainless-steel sinks from China
Expiry reviews are conducted jointly by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Canadian International Trade Tribunal… Read more
Single-Use Plastic Regulations update on Enforcement
The Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations (SUPPR) will come into force on December 20th, 2022. The new regulation prohibits checkout… Read more
Japan applies agricultural safeguard on processed pork from Canada under CPTPP
On November 13, 2022, Japan submitted to Canada a Notification of Agriculture Safeguard Measures for processed pork. As… Read more
Updated version of guide to Canada’s export control list
The Government of Canada has published the latest version of A Guide to Canada’s Export Control List. The… Read more
The way importers settle accounts with Canada Customs is changing – are you ready?
Canada’s Customs agency is making significant changes to the way businesses account for the goods they import… Read more
Importation Ban of Single-Use Plastic as of December 2022
As of December 20th, 2022, the importation in Canada of checkout bags, cutlery, foodservice ware, stir sticks and… Read more
CBSA now assessing SIMA duties on certain mattresses from China
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), on November 4, 2022, made a finding of Injury in regards to… Read more
Consultation on proposed amendments to the VOC concentration limits for architectural coatings regulations
The Government of Canada publication of a consultation document on proposed amendments to the Volatile Organic Compound (VOC)… Read more
Transport Canada enforcement of non-compliance AMPS regime
Transport Canada proposes to enforce Administrative Monetary Penalty (AMPs) on non-compliance issues under the Motor Vehicles Safety act.… Read more
CFIA Food Export Control Policy now available online
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has posted its Food Export Control Policy online and in effect as… Read more