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Following is a message from CFIA: We are continuing with publishing the updates to import conditions for foods and beverages with milk ingredients. However, due to IT limitations we will be unable to publish all the changes simultaneously on February 2, 2021 as previously planned. Instead, the…

In November, Canada's merchandise exports increased 0.5%, with gold exports posting the largest increase. Imports edged down 0.3%, on lower imports of industrial machinery, equipment and parts. As a result, Canada's merchandise trade deficit with the world narrowed from $3.7 billion in October, to…

A) Chapter 04 was published to : i) modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end use “Other end uses” originating from Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland…

Canada and the United Kingdom (UK) have reached an arrangement for trade of organic food. The United Kingdom – Canada Organic Equivalence Arrangement came into effect January 1, 2021. The arrangement allows organic products certified under the Canada Organic Regime or the UK organic system to be…

Logistics of a COVID-19 Vaccine for Canada Special Webinar from CSCB and CITT Don’t miss this upcoming event! The CSCB and CITT are presenting a comprehensive two-hour webinar on the challenges across the supply chain of getting the COVID-19 vaccine into the arms of Canadians. It will feature the…

Clients Affected: All importers and brokers who submit their B3s and AO notification of release queries using the CCS/CADEX system. Please be advised that on December 29, 2020, between the hours of 0001 and 0710 ET, CBSA experienced system issues in Production due to a misaligned calendar setup…

The purpose of this notice is to inform you that in the week of January 18, 2021, the organic import and admissibility requirements for processed products will be incorporated into AIRS, in accordance with clause 357(3) of Part 13 of the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations. This implementation will…

Notice received: Friday 2021-01-08 8:54 AM ET Start Date / Time: 2021-01-06 / 08:00 ET End Date / Time: No estimated time of resolution (ETR) ***** UPDATE: Please be advised that the CBSA is continuing to investigate the system problem reported below, however an interim solution has been determined…

The CCS renewal is now open. Please provide payment before February 28, 2021. Here are 3 quick steps to renew your designation: 1) Log in to your CSCB account. 2) Once logged in, you will see the following notice. 3) Follow the steps to complete the transaction. You may pay via credit card or cheque…

Please be advised that Daily Notices (DN) will not be produced Friday, January 15 and Saturday, January 16, 2021 to allow for the ARL system shutdown to implement CARM Release 0. On Thursday, January 14, 2021, the last DN prior to system shutdown will be delivered. On Monday, January 18, 2021, DNs…

Notice received: Wednesday 2021-01-06 6:43 PM ET Start Date / Time: 2021-01-06 / 08:00 ET Please be advised that we are experiencing a system issue with certain SWI IID transmissions for goods that are regulated by Global Affairs Canada (GAC). A system reject message is being generated with the…

Comprehensive Review of the Allocation and Administration of Tariff Rate Quotas for Dairy, Poultry and Egg Products – Resumption of Phase II Consultations This message is to inform you that Global Affairs Canada (the department) has resumed consultations under Phase II of the Comprehensive Review of…

The purpose of this notice is to advise Trade Chain Partners (TCPs) of changes to the IID. Effective immediately, the following changes have been made in the production environment: NRCan Explosives Program – Authorized Product Identifier On December 13, 2018, TCCU bulletin number TCC18-168 advised…

The following was published in the Part II Canada Gazette on January 6, 2020: “EU country or other CETA beneficiary” — Regulations Amending the Regulations Defining Customs Tariff SOR/2020-287 21/12/20 Canada – European Union Tariff Withdrawal Order (United Kingdom) Customs Tariff SOR/2020-286 21/12…

Please be advised that the information on the Importers: understanding feed controls to prevent African swine fever page has been updated. Guidance has been included to remind importers that, depending on the product origin and type, there may be additional import conditions or restrictions…

As part of CFIA's ongoing efforts to improve client service, please be advised that CFIA will be performing planned maintenance on Thursday, January 7, 2021 from 5:30 a.m. (EST) to 6:30 a.m. (EST). Consequently, during this time the following service may be unavailable: Electronic Data Interchange -…

The CCS renewal is now open. Please provide payment before February 28, 2021. Here are 3 quick steps to renew your designation: 1) Log in to your CSCB account. 2) Once logged in, you will see the following notice. 3) Follow the steps to complete the transaction. You may pay via credit card or cheque…

This message is for all importers and custom brokers who do business with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) National Import Service Centre (NISC). Please be advised that the National Import Service Center (NISC) telephone lines (1-800-835-4486, 1-877-493-0468, 1-289-247-4099) are not…