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In Canada, pest control products are regulated under the Pest Control Products Act (PCPA) and its regulations. The PCPA’s primary mandate is to prevent unacceptable risks to Canadians and the environment from the use of pest control products, in addition to ensuring that they have value. On June 7th…

A) Chapter 10 was published to: i) change the release recommendation from “Approved” to “Refer to CFIA-NISC” for the following HS codes with the end uses “Further processing” and “Livestock feed” originating from Bhutan. 10.05.90.0050 - Grain corn (dried). (Zea mays) 10.05.90.0051 - Corn for popcorn…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) 613-773-9999 is down, you may also use 905-795-9658 to submit faxes. We are working to resolve this problem and will update this message as soon as more information is available. If you…

The federal government says fully vaccinated Canadians and permanent residents crossing the border into Canada will soon no longer be required to stay at a hotel for part of their quarantine period. Health Minister Patty Hajdu said the government is hoping to ease some restrictions in stages…

(Le français suit) The purpose of this notice is to inform you that on June 10, 2021, the organic import and admissibility requirements for grain products from chapter 10 with the end use "Human consumption" will be incorporated into AIRS, in accordance with clause 357(3) of Part 13 of the Safe Food…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. Start Date / Time: 2021-06-04 / 17:00 ET End Date / Time: No estimated time of resolution (ETR) Clients Affected: Some clients and service providers who transmit trade data using the CERS Portal UPDATE - Please be advised that the CBSA is continuing to…

CCS and CTCS Designates are advised that we are offering three free quizzes in 2021, on the following dates: Available Submission Deadline Quiz 1 March 18 April 8 at 2 pm ET Quiz 2 June 17 July 8 at 2 pm ET Quiz 3 October 14 November 4 at 2 pm ET As always, each quiz is worth ten professional…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d11/d11-4-16-eng.html This memorandum has been revised to: Highlight the benefits associated with applying for an advance ruling through the new CBSA Assessment Revenue Management (CARM) system; Include updates…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will be performing maintenance to the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) on June 9th/2021 as part of the CFIA’s ongoing efforts to update the current web tool to adhere to the Government of Canada’s Web Content…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. Since the beginning of the pandemic, there has been a significant increase in the sale and use of ultraviolet radiation-emitting (UV) devices and ozone-generating devices intended to control or kill bacteria and viruses (including SARS-CoV-2 – the virus that…

A) Chapter 01 published to modify the import conditions for the following HS code with the end uses “For breeding purposes, not for direct retail sale”, “Resale/Adoption” and “Show or exhibition” and with the miscellaneous code “Permanent stay in Canada”. 01.06.19.2083.02 - Commercial dogs - less…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. Start Date / Time: 2021-06-04 / 17:00 ET End Date / Time: No estimated time of resolution (ETR) Clients Affected: Some clients and service providers who transmit trade data using the CERS Portal UPDATE - Please be advised that the CBSA is continuing to…

The Canada Border Services Agency issued a notice of procurement today inviting 15 firms to submit proposals for immediately setting up an Office of Biometrics and Identity Management. The agency also wants a strategy and road map for digital solutions using biometric-related technologies to address…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. As part of CFIA's ongoing efforts to improve client service please be advised that CFIA will be performing network maintenance Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 from 06:00 am (EST) to 06:30am (EST). Consequently, the following services may not be available for this…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. The CSCB is pleased that we are able to continue our support of members and their families by offering three scholarships. The CSCB National and the CSCB Guy Graveline scholarships are for those students that are just beginning their post secondary education…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is updating its imports requirements for certain articles of wood and some articles that contain wooden components. As part of these updates, it is no longer possible to obtain a "no-permit-required" (NPR) letter…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. In brief This memorandum is being issued to explain to importers and licensed customs brokers the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA)’s policies and procedures for the payment of duties and taxes on imported commercial goods. This memorandum replaces the…

Le texte français suit le texte anglais. Please be advised that the CBSA will be making a number of changes to the exhibit listings on its Anti-dumping and Countervailing Website with the goal of improving transparency to our stakeholders, including the public. Effective April 26, 2021, first, final…