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Beyond the Border Agri-Food Pilot for Apples

CFIA is launching a three-year agri-food pilot to reduce grade verification inspection rates for bulk shipments of apples grown in, and imported directly from, the United States. Specifically, apples in containers greater than 200 kg (440 lb) that are subject to CFIA's Ministerial Exemption…

2015 CSCB Quebec Region Annual Conference - Registration Closes on May 4

If you wish to attend the 2015 CSCB Quebec Regional Annual Conference held on May 7, you are encouraged to register now! Please visit our website for more conference information. Please note that registration for this event will be closing Monday, May 4, 2015. If you have already registered, see you…

Canada Gazette - Notices and Proposed Regulations

Subscribers may be interested in the following, published on 25 April 2015 in Part I of the Canada Gazette. Environment, Dept. of Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 Ministerial Condition No. 17827 Significant New Activity Notice No. 15784

Canada Gazette - Official Regulations

Subscribers may be interested in the following, published on 22 April 2015 in Part II of the Canada Gazette. Imported Goods Records Regulations — Regulations Amending Customs Act SOR/2015-82 01/04/15 Presentation of Persons (2003) Regulations — Regulations Amending Customs Act SOR/2015-83 01/04/15…
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Will you consider becoming a CSCB Director?

This is a third notice from the CSCB Nominating Committee. Each year, we look for volunteers to join our hard-working Board of Directors where they can have the opportunity to directly influence the priorities of the CSCB which for the coming year are likely to include a planning exercise related to…

Notification on the revised MHMOP Ch 4: Annex O

Notification on the revised MHMOP Ch 4: Annex O: Policy on the control of E. coli 0157:H7/NM Contamination in Raw Beef Products The important highlights of the revised version are as follows: Section 5.3: Exemption from testing based on an alternative control program that will ensure untested…

CBSA President

The CSCB is expecting an announcement to stakeholders from the CBSA concerning the retirement of CBSA President, Mr. Luc Portelance, at the end of June. Further details will be sent as we receive them, and the CSCB wishes Mr. Portelance all the best.

CFIA AIRS Updates, 24 April

a) Chapter 03 was published to; i) modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end uses; “Culture” and "Research and educational use" originating from Iceland and Denmark destined to Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. 03.01.91.6159.55…

2015 CSCB Quebec Region Annual Conference – Register Today!

Two weeks left until the CSCB Quebec Region Annual Conference held on May 7, 2015, in Montreal! Register today to participate in this unique and educational networking opportunity. Topics slated for presentation are: “ National Affairs Update” : CSCB President, Carol West & CSCB Chair, Kim Campbell…

CFIA AIRS Updates, 23 April

a) Chapter 06 was published to add the end uses "In Transit through Canada to a third country" to the following HS codes originating from the United States. 06.01 - Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, dormant, in growth or in flower; chicory plants and roots other than roots…
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Economic Action Plan 2015 – Highlights for Customs Brokers

Yesterday’s federal Economic Action Plan, as expected, did not contain many specifics of direct “customs broker” interest. A few items however did catch our collective eye. GST revenue collected over the next 5 years is expected to increase steadily. Import duty revenue collected over the next 5…
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La version française d'ITO 8 est maintenant disponible

Le numéro 8 du Bulletin d’information technique et opérationnelle (ITO 8) pour 2015 est maintenant disponible au site Web de la SCCD, à l’adresse suivante : http://bit.ly/1JbqAOL The eighth Technical Operational Information newsletter of 2015 (TOI 8) is now available in French on the CSCB website at…

Avian Influenza outbreak - AIRS updates

In an effort to provide the most up to date import requirements for commodities affected by the Avian Influenza outbreak, changes to the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) requirements for HS chapters; 01, 02, 04, 05, 23 and 31 will be made and published to production on a 24/7 basis while the…

CFIA Digital Document Store (DDS)

Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Digital Document Store (DDS) is currently having issues with its server and as a result are experiencing delays in processing import documentation. During this time clients are instructed to send requests to (905) 795-9658 or (514)…

2015 CSCB Toronto/Ontario Regions Annual Conference - Register Today!

Register today for the CSCB’s Toronto/Ontario Region Joint Annual Conference held on May 13-14 in Guelph, featuring sessions specifically designed for businesses operating in CSCB’s Toronto/Ontario region! This year’s program will include many presentations you won’t want to miss such as: “Update on…
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Will you consider becoming a CSCB Director?

This is a second notice from the CSCB Nominating Committee. Each year, we look for volunteers to join our hard-working Board of Directors where they can have the opportunity to directly influence the priorities of the CSCB which for the coming year are likely to include a planning exercise related…
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Processed heat-treated pet food and treats

A CFIA import permit is no longer required for processed (heat-treated) pet food containing animal products and by-products, currently classified as "bovinae", from manufacturing facilities in the USA that are approved and supervised by the USDA-APHIS. Import permits are still required for processed…
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La version française d'ITO 7 est maintenant disponible

Le numéro 7 du Bulletin d’information technique et opérationnelle (ITO 7) pour 2015 est maintenant disponible au site Web de la SCCD, à l’adresse suivante : http://bit.ly/1OaWOgp The seventh Technical Operational Information newsletter of 2015 (TOI 7) is now available in French on the CSCB website…