CN 16-24, Amendments to the Departmental Consolidation of the 2016 Customs Tariff The purpose of this notice is to advise all interested parties of an amendment to the July 1, …

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has provided an update regarding the pre-publication of the Safe Food for Canadians Act Regulations.  Originally scheduled for inclusion in Part 1 of the Canada …

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) wants your feedback on its draft Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs) Policy.  The new policy defines the CFIA’s approach to using Administrative Monetary Penalties consistently …

It has come to our attention this week that US Customs and Border Protection has been sending letters requesting information from buyers and sellers of produce pertaining to the valuation …

It has come to our attention this week that from November 15, 2016 to May 15, 2017, the Peace Bridge will have two mandatory changes due to bridge construction and …

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Registration is now open for the national Plant and Animal Health Planning Forum being held on December 6-7, 2016 in …

The following is now available on the  Canada Revenue Agency website. Excise and GST/HST News – News100

The US department of Commerce has opened two new investigations into whether or not Chinese cold-rolled flat products have been shipped to Vietnam to undergo minor processing to avoid anti-dumping …

US Customs and Border Protection Agricultural Specialists in Houston destroyed 7,000 pounds of papayas that were destined for Florida. Upon routine inspection, CBP discovered that the load was infested with …

With the implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the FDA is required to establish a fee-based program for expedited review and importation of food from importers who achieve …

This week, the US Food and Drug Administration has released a draft (non-binding recommendations) of a question and answer document for food facility registration.  This draft covers questions like, “Who …

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Please be advised that for food containing meat from multiple animal species, the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food …

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency A national plant and animal health planning forum will be held on December 6 and 7, 2016 in Ottawa, ON. …

2-(2-methoxyethoxy) Ethanol (DEGME) A Code of Practice for a Recommended Concentration of 2-(2-methoxyethoxy) Ethanol (DEGME) in Surface Coating Materials Available to Consumers in Canada was published. Microbeads The proposed Microbeads …

The CPSC, Health Canada, and Profeco joint webinar on product safety requirements for general clothing, sleepwear, and textile products has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 26, 2017 from 1:30 to …