Trade News

1 October 2007 Shipment data The following is excerpted from the “Customs Update” column by Susan Kohn Ross in the 28 September 2007 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. In yet another effort to make the American public feel safer, the Democratic-led Congress recently enacted legislation which…

1 October 2007 U.S. Customs and Border Protection Achieves Container Security Initiative Milestone with 58 Operational Ports The following news release is excerpted from the US Customs and Border Protection website of 28 September 2007. U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today that it has…

1 October 2007 AAEI offers trade security guide This article is extracted from the 28 September 2007 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. The American Association of Importers and Exporters has created a chart that provides a detailed view of the U.S. supply chain security landscape, from the…

28 September 2007 Precautionary Labelling for Allergens The following has been posted on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's website: New Questions and Answers Regarding the Labelling of Food Allergens - Precautionary Statements http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/allerg/allergee.shtml…

28 September 2007 Plant Protection Policy Directives (1) Members are advised that Directive D-98-04 "Seed Potato Program - Certification of Garden Potato Varieties in Canada" has been revised and is available on the CFIA website at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/plaveg/protect/dir/d-98-04e…

28 September 2007 Plant Protection Policy Directives (2) Members are advised that Directive D-07-04 "Canadian Plant Protection import requirements for fresh blueberry fruit (Vaccinium) from Uruguay" is now available on the CFIA website at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/plaveg/protect/dir/d-07…

28 September 2007 Plant Protection Policy Directives (3) Members are advised that Appendix 1 "List of Approved Garden Varieties" of Directive D-98-04 "Seed Potato Program - Certification of Garden Potato Varieties in Canada" has been revised and is available on the web at http://www.inspection.gc.ca…

28 September 2007 Update to EU, France shellfish export lists Members are advised that the "List of Canadian Exporters of Live Shellfish, Live Tunicates, Live Echinoderms or Live Gastropods that Meet the Same or Equivalent Conditions to those Required in the European Union" has been updated at: http…

28 September 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS website (1) Chapter 35 was published to add the registration type - Import Declaration for the end uses of "human consumption" and "other end uses" for the following HS Codes. 35.01.10.1850 - Casein 35.01.10.1851 - Casein related products

28 September 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS website (2) Chapter 07 was published to remove the condition and phytosanitary declaration for Light Brown Apple Moth (Epiphyas postvittana) for requirements from California. Please note that this generated a version change for requirements for Hawaii. 07.02.00…

28 September 2007 Minister Day comments on the U.S. Senate Finance Committee report on border security The following is the 27 September 2007 news realease issued by Public Safety Canada. The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of Public Safety, issued the following statement today in response to the…

28 September 2007 Third and Last CCS Quiz for 2007 Starts on Monday, 1 October! CCS designates are reminded that the third and last quiz of 2007 will be available from 1 October until 31 October 2007 at 2:00 pm EDT. Here’s your chance to gain ten professional development points towards maintenance…

28 September 2007 Minister Day launches the NEXUS program at Edmonton International Airport The following is excerpted from the 27 September 2007 news release issued by CBSA. The Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Stockwell Day, joined by Member of Parliament for Edmonton–Leduc James Rajotte…

28 September 2007 DHL expands scope of U.S. importers tool The following is excerpted from the 27 September 2007 edition of “American Shipper”. DHL has increased the scope of its Web-based importers tool so that it now serves 95 countries worldwide, including the top 30 U.S. trade lanes. Launched in…

27 September 2007 New requirement for ship borne dunnage The following notice is from Marcel Dawson, National Manager Forestry Section of CFIA. Effective October 15, 2007, all discharged ship borne must be treated and disposed of in an approved manner to prevent pest introduction. Members with an…

27 September 2007 “Fish List” Update Members are advised that the "List of Canadian Acceptable Common Names for Fish and Seafood" has been updated (French common name for Parapercis colias added), and is available on the CFIA website at: http://active.inspection.gc.ca/scripts/fispoi/fplist/fplist…

27 September 2007 Certification requirements for EU, Norway Certification requirements for the European Union have been updated (link to BIP information [Box I.16]) and are available on the CFIA website at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/fispoi/export/cert10/euuee.sh…. Certification…

27 September 2007 Don’t Miss the CSCB Annual Conference – Session on Pricing Added! The CSCB 2007 conference program is full of talented speakers who will deliver timely information of immense interest and value to our delegates. The conference starts on Saturday morning, October 13th, with the…

27 September 2007 Don’t Miss the CSCB Annual Conference – Session on Pricing Added! The CSCB 2007 conference program is full of talented speakers who will deliver timely information of immense interest and value to our delegates. It is also a great opportunity to earn ten (10) points towards your…

27 September 2007 CBP not the main culprit for border delays, Ahern says The following is excerpted from 27 September 2007 edition of “American Shipper”. Frustrated that his agency continues to bear the brunt of blame for delays entering the United States on the northern and southern border, the U.S…