The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued CSMS message 17-000330 regarding their regulatory authority over light emitting diodes (LED) that are contained in bulbs, fixtures, and other products.  These …

The coalition of American Metal Manufacturers and Users posted a “comprehensive list of retaliatory tariffs” that are either currently effective or proposed against the United States. This list includes: • …

On Jun 13, 2018, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced that final Safe Food for Canadians Regulations …

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations, on May 25, 2018, under the Special Import Measures Act respecting the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of certain cold-rolled steel in …

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has updated the ABCs of Seed Importation into Canada document. If you have any questions, please contact seedsemence@inspection.gc.ca          

For the latest on CFIA initiatives, services, research and other news – check out the latest edition of The CFIA Chronicle. This issue includes the following articles: The CFIA’s Standard …

As a reminder, please remember to send the import permits with your drivers.  Produce from origins other than Canada will often require an import permit.  This USDA permit is required …

U.S. Customs & Border Protection has begun issuing requests to substantiate claims of U.S. origin steel and aluminum products for items classifiable in Chapters 72 and 73, not entered under …

On May 31st, The United States ended the Canadian exemption from the Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum articles. The U.S. proclamation defined steel articles subject to the additional duties in …

As we continue to follow the effects of Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum, we would like to remind importers of customs bond requirements and the potential for quick …

The following is available in its entirety on the Department of Finance Canada website. The Government of Canada is taking action to support Canadian steel and aluminum workers and industries …

Yesterday, CSMS 18-000372 was issued by U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) officially ending the exemptions of Canada, Mexico, and the European Union from the Section 232 steel and aluminum …

The United States has ended the exemptions for Canada, Mexico, and the European Union. The 25 percent tariff on steel articles and the 10 percent tariff on aluminum articles will …

The following appears on the Department of Finance Canada website. On May 31, 2018, the United States (U.S.) announced the imposition of tariffs on imports of certain steel and aluminum …

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) released an updated ‘Small Entity Compliance Guide” to help businesses comply with food facility registration requirements.  This explains which types of facilities are …