Trade News

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…

27 September 2007 Port in Haifa, Israel Begins Container Security Operations The following is excerpted from the news release issued by CBP on 25 September 2007. U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today that the port of Haifa in Israel became the 55th operational Container Security…

27 September 2007 EU airline plan may risk trade war The following is excerpted from the 26 September 2007 edition of “Toronto Star”. The European Union risks a trade fight if it forces all airlines flying into European airspace to abide by new carbon dioxide caps, Washington's envoy to the EU said…

27 September 2007 [U.S.] Feds Find Gaps in Northern Border The following is excerpted from the 26 September 2007 edition of “New York Times”. A smuggler could easily carry radioactive material or other contraband across the northern border into the United States government investigators have found…

26 September 2007 Plant Protection Policy Directives Members are advised that Directive D-01-01"Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Entry of Phytophthora ramorum" has been revised and is available on the CFIA website at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/plaveg/protect/dir/d-01-01e.shtml…

26 September 2007 What’s the Top U.S. Region for Canadian Exports? The following article was written by Toby Herscovitch of Export Development Canada in the Export Trends & Tips For Small Business Monthly Column. With the Canadian dollar rising faster than you can name all the Great Lakes, many…

26 September 2007 GST session at CSCB Annual Conference The CSCB Annual Conference will include a session entitled "GST: From Customs Brokers Services to NRIs." We expect this session to be a lively one, and are certain that there will be plenty of questions from members. In order to facilitate the…

26 September 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS website (1) Chapter 08 was published to change the release recommendation from "Refuse entry" to "Refer to CFIA-ISC" for the following HS Code for Uruguay. 08.10.40.4017 - Blueberry (fresh) This resulted in a requirement version change for all countries except…

26 September 2007 Update to CFIA AIRS website (2) Chapter 01 was published to change the conditions for the importation of ruminants from Florida. 01.02.10 Purebred breeding animals 01.02.90 Bovines: Other. 01.04 Live sheep and goats. 01.06.19.2061.28 Moose 01.06.19.2064 Giraffidae 01.06.19.2067…