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Le texte français suit le texte anglais. The CBSA is pleased to announce that Trade Chain Partners can now use the SWI IID Regulated Commodities Data Element Matching Criteria to identify commodities regulated by a particular Participating Government Department or Agency (PGA) program. The Regulated…

(Le français suit) Please be advised that the guidance Food business activities that require a licence under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations has been updated to include the "thawing" activity in section 4.1, the licence requirements for holding live fish in water in section 5.12, and the…

The U.S. land border will remain closed to non-essential travel until at least Aug. 21, according to a renewal order issued by the American government Wednesday. In a notice pre-published in the U.S. Federal Register, the government says while vaccination rates have improved, opening the land border…

The number of grain-laden rail cars reaching Canada’s biggest port to be loaded on ships have doubled since last week, slowly clearing the gridlock caused by wildfires that are raging across five provinces and almost all the way to the Arctic Ocean. More than 2,700 cars carrying grain had reached…

Chapter 08 was published to: i) change the release recommendation from “Refuse entry” to “Refer to CFIA-NISC” for the following HS codes with the end uses “Human consumption”, “Further processing”, “Other end uses”, “Repacking” originating from Chile destined to British Columbia. 08.09.10.4020.02 -…

The federal government's plan to reopen the border to fully vaccinated U.S. citizens next month could be complicated by the threat of strike action. This week, more than 8,500 Canada Border Services Agency officers — who have been without a contract since June 2018 — are voting on whether they're…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. Help keep your workplace safe with COVID-19 rapid tests Get information on rapid testing, find out where to get test kits and learn how to set up a testing program for your business. COVID-19 rapid tests for the workplace Canada Recovery Hiring Program (CHRP)…

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, as part of her ongoing engagement with the sector, met with Canadian forestry producers to discuss trade issues related to softwood lumber. This meeting with leaders in the industry follows similar meetings…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. This memorandum outlines and explains the manner in which the value for duty of used automobiles and motor vehicles and boats and other vessels is to be determined. In brief This memorandum has been amended to update the policy concerning the sources that may…

A) Chapter 18 was published to: i) add the following OGD extensions. 18.06.20.3675.01 - Ice milk mixes - Stable at ambient temperature before opening. 18.06.20.3675.02 - Ice milk mixes - Must be stored refrigerated or frozen before opening. 18.06.90.3675.09 - Milk shake mixes - must be stored…

Ottawa now says that — starting Aug. 9 at 12:01 a.m. ET. — fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and permanent residents living in that country will be able to visit Canada without having to quarantine for two weeks. The government said it plans to allow fully vaccinated travellers from all other countries…

(Le français suit) Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated the Compendium of Medicated Ingredient Brochures (CMIB). The following documents have been updated: Index of medicating ingredient brochures by name Index of medicating ingredients by brand name Index of…

Are you experiencing long delays when containers are called for examination? Are you aware of the process and parties that are involved when a container is put on customs examination? Join us for a webinar session on July 22 at 1 pm ET to learn about container examinations. Register today! If you…

(Le français suit) On December 14, 2016, amendments to nutrition labelling, list of ingredients and food colour requirements of the Food and Drug Regulations came into force. These regulatory amendments provide a 5 year transition period for regulated parties to meet the new labelling requirements…

(Le français suit) Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated Appendix 1 and 2 of directive D-94-34: Import Requirements for Grapevine Propagative Material to reflect recent changes to the approval of certified propagative material of grapevine (Vitis spp.)…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. Pursuant to subsection 31(1) of the Special Import Measures Act, the Canada Border Services Agency initiated an investigation on June 30, 2021, respecting the alleged injurious dumping of certain oil country tubular goods originating in or exported from…

Notice received: Thursday 2021-07-15 16:32 PM ET Le texte français suit le texte anglais. Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s fax lines are non-functional at this time. Please email your transactions to: [email protected] until further notice…