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Reminder - New Web Address for CFIA AIRS Validation Service (AVS)

Effective July 2, 2013, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s AIRS Validation Service (AVS) will have new web addresses. The website has been modified to enhance performance of the service. CFIA’s proactive approach in providing AVS with a static web address will ensure that future changes to the…

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

Chapter 6 was published to : i) Add the following OGD extensions: 06.02.10.0016.22 - Aegilops cylindrica - Unrooted Plants (jointed goatgrass) 06.02.10.0016.23 - Alopecurus myosuroides - Unrooted Plants (slender foxtail) 06.02.10.0016.24 - Alternanthera sessilis - Unrooted plants (sessile joyweed)…
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Calgary K84 Notice

The CSCB contacted CBSA regarding penalties and interest charges for June K84 for companies in Calgary affected by recent flooding. CBSA responded as follows: The CBSA is aware of the challenges companies in Alberta are facing at this difficult time, and a notice regarding payment of the June K84…

CBSA Targeted Priority List - July 2013

Following is a message from Dan Vrecic, Director, Trade Compliance Division, Trade Programs Directorate, CBSA. As you know, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is committed to publicly releasing a semi-annual list of all of its active compliance verification priorities, in the interest of…

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

a) Chapter 07 was published to add the following OGD extensions. 07.03.20.3005 - Garlic scapes (fresh or chilled) 07.09.99.3034.13 - Lemongrass - with or without roots (fresh or chilled) 07.09.99.3041 - Taro Leaves (fresh or chilled) 07.09.99.3042 - Hawthorn leaves (fresh or chilled) 07.12.90.3038…

CFIA Digital Document Store (DDS) Delay

Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Digital Document Store (DDS) experienced delays. Please note there may be a delay (2 hours) in processing import documentation. During this time clients are instructed to continue to send requests to (613) 773-9999 or by email at nisc…

The Government Announces First-Ever Mandatory Recall for a Consumer Product

The following is excerpted from 21 June 2013 news release by Health Canada. .. the Government announced the first-ever mandatory recall in Canada for a consumer product. NeoMagnetic Gadgets Inc. was ordered to issue a recall and stop sale after the company failed to take voluntary action to remove…

EICS/EXCOL Bulletin – Canada Day Holiday

Monday, July 1, 2013 is a designated government holiday. The Bureau's offices will be closed (no officers or Help Desk staff will be available). The EICS and EXCOL systems will be available during normal hours. Questions or problems can be directed to the EICS/EXCOL help desk: EICS.SCEI…

2013 CSCB National Conference – Book your accommodation now!

Planning to attend the CSCB national annual conference from October 6 – 8, 2013 at the Rimrock Resort Hotel in Banff, Alberta? If so, we strongly encourage you to make your hotel reservations as soon as possible. Don’t delay because space is limited and our block could be filled well in advance of…

Customs Brokers Professional Examination

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will be holding the next Customs Brokers Professional Examination on October 24, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. For further information on the examination and how to apply, please refer to the English or French examination notice. CBSA's Memorandum D1-8-3, Canada Border…
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ECCRDs for ARL

The final ECCRDS and related materials for CBSA’s Accounts Receivable Ledger (ARL) project have been issued and are available on the CSCB website. To access, please go to the website at www.cscb.ca, login, click "My Account", "Corporate Member Services" tab and look under “CSCB Advocacy > BCCC CARM"…

GTA-Commercial District CBSA/CSCB Meeting Minutes, 24 April

Minutes of the CSCB/CBSA meeting held on 24 April are now available on the Toronto Region page of the CSCB members site. To access, please go to our website at www.cscb.ca, login, click "My Account", "Corporate Member Services" and look under “Regional Activity" or "Recent Updates". Please note that…

White House officials at meeting on harmonizing Canada-U.S. trade regulations

The following is excerpted from 19 June 2013 article by the Canadian Press. White House officials will be at the Canadian embassy on Thursday to discuss a joint Canada-U.S. initiative feared to be on life support in recent months — the Regulatory Co-operation Council, aimed at harmonizing trade…

Peace Bridge dispute won't derail border plan

The following is excerpted from 23 June 2013 article by the CBC News. Canada-U.S. border co-operation under the much-ballyhooed Beyond the Border initiatives will not be derailed by the brawl that's erupted between Canadians and Americans on the 10-member board that oversees the Peace Bridge, Gary…

Canada Gazette – Notices and Proposed Regulations

Members may be interested in the following, published on 22 June 2013 in Part I of the Canada Gazette. Environment, Dept. of the, and Dept. of Health Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 - Regulations Amending the PCB Regulations and Repealing the Federal Mobile PCB Treatment and Destruction…

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

Chapter 04 was published to add the following OGD extension with the end use "Human consumption". 04.08.99.0284 - Chicken eggs, cooked, otherwise preserved 04.08.99.0285 - Quail eggs, cooked, otherwise preserved 04.08.99.0286 - Duck eggs, cooked, otherwise preserved 04.08.99.0287 - Goose eggs…

Consumer Price Index, May 2013

The following is excerpted from a 21 June 2013 release by Statistics Canada. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.7% in the 12 months to May, following a 0.4% increase in April. The year-over-year rise in the May CPI was led by higher shelter costs, notably natural gas. This release is available in…