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Update to CFIA AIRS website Chapter 25 was published to add the conditions for the end use of "Travellers &Personal use and not for resale or distribution" for the following HS Code. 25.05.90.1001 - Sand

The following message is from CBSA (EDI10-028 (Amendment)) Please note that there will be additional changes to the list of HS codes subject to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency requirements. The ACROSS system and the CBSA website will be updated Friday, April 30, 2010. Effective April 30, 2010, the range 1103130010 – 1103130020 and HS code 1104199000 will also be subject to CFIA requirements.

The CFIA external website is now working and the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) is now back up and running.

The following is excerpted from today's edition of the "Canadian Press". It may well be the biggest and most important trade negotiation that most Canadians have never heard of. While most of the news out of Europe of late has had to do with the Greek debt crisis and an ash-spewing volcano in Iceland, about 60 Canadian officials have been huddled in contentious trade talks with their European counterparts - at least video images of their counterparts - in what used to be Ottawa's city hall by the Rideau.

The following meat hygiene directives are now available in HTML and PDF versions at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/meavia/man/direct/directe.shtml. MHD 2010-26 Chapter 3, French version, section 3.6.3.2 MHD 2010-24 Chapter 19 - section 19.5.6.4.9, Cetylpyridinium Chloride The PDF version of directives should be used for maintaining print copies of the meat hygiene manual of procedures.

CBSA has provided national B2 processing statistics for its fourth quarter, January - March 2010. These statistics are available at: http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/CBSA_Q4_B2stats-20100423.pdf. As was done for the third quarter, CBSA has provided the number of B2s in inventory. Compared to the third quarter, all regions except Northern Ontario and Pacific show a reduction of the number of claims in inventory. As well, most regions show an improvement from the third quarter in the number of days to process a B2.

The following message is from CBSA (EDI10-030 (on behalf of CFIA)). Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) is down. Please note, this does not impact the processing of CFIA EDI transactions. At the moment, we are unable to predict when service will be restored however we will keep you informed as information becomes available. For assistance, please contact one of the Import Service Centres (ISC).

a) Chapter 01 was published to change the release recommendation from "CBSA Inspection" to "Refer to CFIA - Veterinary inspection" for rabbits and hares from the State of Minnesota USA. 01.06.19.2072 Rabbits and hares This changes created a version change to same HS codes from the other States of the United States. b) Chapter 01 was published to change the release recommendation from "Refer to CFIA - Veterinary inspection" to "Refuse entry" for hedgehogs from Japan. 01.06.19.2073.01 Hedgehogs

CFIA AIRS is down The following message is from CBSA (EDI10-030 (on behalf of CFIA)). Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) is down. Please note, this does not impact the processing of CFIA EDI transactions. At the moment, we are unable to predict when service will be restored however we will keep you informed as information becomes available. For assistance, please contact one of the Import Service Centres (ISC).

The Canada Revenue Agency has updated information explaining the security requirements for non-registered person and person without a permanent establishment in Canada who export softwood lumber products from Canada and who are required to provide and maintain security with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). This form is available at: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/et/swln4/swln4-e.pdf.

CBSA has provided amended chapters to Amendment Package T2010-3, sent to members on April 22. The updated tariff is now available on CBSA's website at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/trade-commerce/tariff-tarif/menu-eng.html.

Chapter 16 was published to change the release recommendation from "Refuse entry to Approved" for the following HS codes with the end use "Travellers &Personal use and not for resale or distribution" from the negligible BSE risk countries. 16.01.00.5455 Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products. - Beef (including salami). 16.01.00.5456 Veal. 16.01.00.5457 Lamb. 16.02.20.5479 Of liver of any animal. - Beef. 16.02.20.5480 Veal. 16.02.50.5522 Of bovine animals. - Beef - other.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is now holding an online consumer consultation on "Product of Canada" and "Made in Canada" labelling requirements. The survey is open until May 16, 2010. The consultation will be looking at specific guideline details, including exemptions for certain ingredients that are difficult to find in Canada, such as sugar. To provide your input, please visit this URL: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22AJEW933WK.

Update to CFIA AIRS website Chapter 16 was published to change the release recommendation from "Refuse entry to Approved" for the following HS codes with the end use "Travellers &Personal use and not for resale or distribution" from the negligible BSE risk countries. 16.01.00.5455 Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products. - Beef (including salami). 16.01.00.5456 Veal. 16.01.00.5457 Lamb. 16.02.20.5479 Of liver of any animal. - Beef. 16.02.20.5480 Veal.

Security Requirements for Non-Resident Persons and Persons Without a Permanent Establishment in Canada The Canada Revenue Agency has updated information explaining the security requirements for non-registered person and person without a permanent establishment in Canada who export softwood lumber products from Canada and who are required to provide and maintain security with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). This form is available at: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/et/swln4/swln4-e.pdf.

Directive D-07-05 - Phytosanitary requirements to prevent the introduction and spread of the hemlock woolly adelgid The Directive D-07-05 "Phytosanitary requirements to prevent the introduction and spread of the hemlock woolly adelgid (Adelges tsugae Annand) from the United States and within Canada" has been revised to add Vermont (VT) as a regulated state (Appendix 1). Propagative material of Tsuga sp., Picea polita, P. jezeonsis, and firewood require an import permit and phytosanitary certificate.

Meat Hygiene Directives The following meat hygiene directives are now available in HTML and PDF versions at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/meavia/man/direct/directe.shtml. MHD 2010-19 Chapter 11 - Section 11.7.3 - Malaysia MHD 2010-18 Chapter 11 - Section 11.7.3 - Ghana MHD 2010-16 Chapter 11 - Section 11.7.3 - Egypt MHD 2010-15 Chapter 11 - Section 11.7.3 - Uruguay MHD 2010-14 Chapter 11 - Section 11.7.3 - Hong Kong MHD 2010-12 Chapter 11 - Section 11.7.3 - Russia